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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,181.24, 375,588.78 and 151,315.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,181.24, 375,588.78 and 151,315.17 is: 208,803.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,181.24 : 375,588.78 = 151,315.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,181.24/375,588.78 = 151,315.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,181.24x = 375,588.78 × 151,315.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,181.24x = 56,832,280,095.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,832,280,095.79/272,181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,803.08

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