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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,183.68, 375,592.14 and 151,317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,183.68, 375,592.14 and 151,317.60 is: 208,806.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,183.68 : 375,592.14 = 151,317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,183.68/375,592.14 = 151,317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,183.68x = 375,592.14 × 151,317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,183.68x = 56,833,701,203.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,833,701,203.66/272,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,806.43

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