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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,187.24, 375,597.06 and 151,321.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,187.24, 375,597.06 and 151,321.17 is: 208,811.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,187.24 : 375,597.06 = 151,321.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,187.24/375,597.06 = 151,321.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,187.24x = 375,597.06 × 151,321.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,187.24x = 56,835,786,567.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,835,786,567.76/272,187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,811.36

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