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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,184.94, 375,627.72 and 151,338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,184.94, 375,627.72 and 151,338.64 is: 208,854.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,184.94 : 375,627.72 = 151,338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,184.94/375,627.72 = 151,338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,184.94x = 375,627.72 × 151,338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,184.94x = 56,846,988,291.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,846,988,291.10/272,184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,854.27

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