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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,189.24, 375,599.82 and 151,323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,189.24, 375,599.82 and 151,323.18 is: 208,814.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,189.24 : 375,599.82 = 151,323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,189.24/375,599.82 = 151,323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,189.24x = 375,599.82 × 151,323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,189.24x = 56,836,959,169.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,836,959,169.83/272,189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,814.13

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