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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,205.44, 375,660.52 and 151,373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,205.44, 375,660.52 and 151,373.76 is: 208,905.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,205.44 : 375,660.52 = 151,373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,205.44/375,660.52 = 151,373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,205.44x = 375,660.52 × 151,373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,205.44x = 56,865,145,395.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,865,145,395.96/272,205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,905.25

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