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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,225.52, 374,281.08 and 151,985.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,225.52, 374,281.08 and 151,985.84 is: 209,734.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,225.52 : 374,281.08 = 151,985.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,225.52/374,281.08 = 151,985.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,225.52x = 374,281.08 × 151,985.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,225.52x = 56,885,424,339.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,885,424,339.91/271,225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,734.78

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