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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,179.44, 375,617.25 and 151,354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,179.44, 375,617.25 and 151,354.98 is: 208,875.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,179.44 : 375,617.25 = 151,354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,179.44/375,617.25 = 151,354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,179.44x = 375,617.25 × 151,354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,179.44x = 56,851,541,361.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,851,541,361.41/272,179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,875.22

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