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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,868.24, 375,173.16 and 151,004.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,868.24, 375,173.16 and 151,004.72 is: 208,383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,868.24 : 375,173.16 = 151,004.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,868.24/375,173.16 = 151,004.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,868.24x = 375,173.16 × 151,004.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,868.24x = 56,652,917,977.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,652,917,977.32/271,868.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,383.73

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