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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,183.44, 375,622.76 and 151,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,183.44, 375,622.76 and 151,359 is: 208,880.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,183.44 : 375,622.76 = 151,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,183.44/375,622.76 = 151,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,183.44x = 375,622.76 × 151,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,183.44x = 56,853,885,330.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,853,885,330.84/272,183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,880.77

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