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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,182.68, 375,590.76 and 151,316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,182.68, 375,590.76 and 151,316.60 is: 208,805.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,182.68 : 375,590.76 = 151,316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,182.68/375,590.76 = 151,316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,182.68x = 375,590.76 × 151,316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,182.68x = 56,833,116,794.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,833,116,794.62/272,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,805.05

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