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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,217.76, 375,658.48 and 151,358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,217.76, 375,658.48 and 151,358.08 is: 208,873.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,217.76 : 375,658.48 = 151,358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,217.76/375,658.48 = 151,358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,217.76x = 375,658.48 × 151,358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,217.76x = 56,858,946,268.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,858,946,268.52/272,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,873.02

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