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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,211.52, 374,261.76 and 151,971.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,211.52, 374,261.76 and 151,971.84 is: 209,715.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,211.52 : 374,261.76 = 151,971.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,211.52/374,261.76 = 151,971.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,211.52x = 374,261.76 × 151,971.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,211.52x = 56,877,248,308.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,877,248,308.84/271,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,715.46

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