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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,751.03, 375,062.55 and 157,096.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,751.03, 375,062.55 and 157,096.14 is: 216,819.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,751.03 : 375,062.55 = 157,096.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,751.03/375,062.55 = 157,096.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,751.03x = 375,062.55 × 157,096.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,751.03x = 58,920,878,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,920,878,078.08/271,751.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,819.34

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