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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,184.12, 375,592.68 and 151,317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,184.12, 375,592.68 and 151,317.96 is: 208,806.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,184.12 : 375,592.68 = 151,317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,184.12/375,592.68 = 151,317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,184.12x = 375,592.68 × 151,317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,184.12x = 56,833,918,128.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,833,918,128.53/272,184.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,806.88

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