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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,224.52, 374,279.70 and 151,984.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,224.52, 374,279.70 and 151,984.84 is: 209,733.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,224.52 : 374,279.70 = 151,984.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,224.52/374,279.70 = 151,984.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,224.52x = 374,279.70 × 151,984.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,224.52x = 56,884,840,319.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,884,840,319.75/271,224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,733.40

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