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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,184.47, 375,627.03 and 151,338.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,184.47, 375,627.03 and 151,338.14 is: 208,853.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,184.47 : 375,627.03 = 151,338.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,184.47/375,627.03 = 151,338.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,184.47x = 375,627.03 × 151,338.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,184.47x = 56,846,696,053.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,846,696,053.92/272,184.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,853.56

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