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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,870.53, 375,170.97 and 151,019.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,870.53, 375,170.97 and 151,019.61 is: 208,401.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,870.53 : 375,170.97 = 151,019.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,870.53/375,170.97 = 151,019.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,870.53x = 375,170.97 × 151,019.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,870.53x = 56,658,173,572.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,658,173,572.72/271,870.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,401.31

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