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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,711.05, 406,465.76 and 151,001.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,711.05, 406,465.76 and 151,001.89 is: 226,725.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,711.05 : 406,465.76 = 151,001.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,711.05/406,465.76 = 151,001.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,711.05x = 406,465.76 × 151,001.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,711.05x = 61,377,098,278.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,377,098,278.64/270,711.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,725.50

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