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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,862.24, 375,182.37 and 151,003.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,862.24, 375,182.37 and 151,003.94 is: 208,392.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,862.24 : 375,182.37 = 151,003.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,862.24/375,182.37 = 151,003.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,862.24x = 375,182.37 × 151,003.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,862.24x = 56,654,014,212.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,654,014,212.63/271,862.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,392.37

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