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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,075, 374,083.50 and 151,843

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,075, 374,083.50 and 151,843 is: 209,543.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,075 : 374,083.50 = 151,843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,075/374,083.50 = 151,843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,075x = 374,083.50 × 151,843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,075x = 56,801,960,890.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,801,960,890.50/271,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,543.34

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