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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,869.53, 375,169.59 and 151,018.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,869.53, 375,169.59 and 151,018.61 is: 208,399.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,869.53 : 375,169.59 = 151,018.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,869.53/375,169.59 = 151,018.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,869.53x = 375,169.59 × 151,018.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,869.53x = 56,657,588,120.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,657,588,120.22/271,869.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,399.92

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