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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,851.36, 375,144.42 and 151,000.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,851.36, 375,144.42 and 151,000.35 is: 208,374.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,851.36 : 375,144.42 = 151,000.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,851.36/375,144.42 = 151,000.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,851.36x = 375,144.42 × 151,000.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,851.36x = 56,646,938,720.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,646,938,720.55/271,851.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,374.67

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