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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,124.31, 406,286.83 and 151,015.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,124.31, 406,286.83 and 151,015.91 is: 226,301.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,124.31 : 406,286.83 = 151,015.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,124.31/406,286.83 = 151,015.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,124.31x = 406,286.83 × 151,015.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,124.31x = 61,355,775,353.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,355,775,353.47/271,124.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,301.27

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