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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,874.03, 375,175.68 and 151,023.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,874.03, 375,175.68 and 151,023.05 is: 208,405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,874.03 : 375,175.68 = 151,023.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,874.03/375,175.68 = 151,023.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,874.03x = 375,175.68 × 151,023.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,874.03x = 56,660,173,603.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,660,173,603.55/271,874.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,405.98

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