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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,855.78, 375,150.56 and 151,004.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,855.78, 375,150.56 and 151,004.79 is: 208,380.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,855.78 : 375,150.56 = 151,004.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,855.78/375,150.56 = 151,004.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,855.78x = 375,150.56 × 151,004.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,855.78x = 56,649,530,776.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,649,530,776.16/271,855.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,380.82

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