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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,870.24, 375,175.92 and 151,006.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,870.24, 375,175.92 and 151,006.72 is: 208,386.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,870.24 : 375,175.92 = 151,006.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,870.24/375,175.92 = 151,006.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,870.24x = 375,175.92 × 151,006.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,870.24x = 56,654,085,102.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,654,085,102.18/271,870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,386.49

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