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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,861.92, 375,169.32 and 151,014.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,861.92, 375,169.32 and 151,014.42 is: 208,399.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,861.92 : 375,169.32 = 151,014.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,861.92/375,169.32 = 151,014.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,861.92x = 375,169.32 × 151,014.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,861.92x = 56,655,977,261.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,655,977,261.59/271,861.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,399.83

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