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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,177.27, 375,571.79 and 151,303.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,177.27, 375,571.79 and 151,303.07 is: 208,779.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,177.27 : 375,571.79 = 151,303.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,177.27/375,571.79 = 151,303.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,177.27x = 375,571.79 × 151,303.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,177.27x = 56,825,163,332.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,825,163,332.79/272,177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,779.98

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