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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,181.64, 375,577.82 and 151,307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,181.64, 375,577.82 and 151,307.44 is: 208,786.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,181.64 : 375,577.82 = 151,307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,181.64/375,577.82 = 151,307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,181.64x = 375,577.82 × 151,307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,181.64x = 56,827,718,464.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,827,718,464.98/272,181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,786.01

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