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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,869.24, 375,174.54 and 151,005.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,869.24, 375,174.54 and 151,005.72 is: 208,385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,869.24 : 375,174.54 = 151,005.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,869.24/375,174.54 = 151,005.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,869.24x = 375,174.54 × 151,005.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,869.24x = 56,653,501,538.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,653,501,538.37/271,869.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,385.11

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