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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,875.03, 375,177.06 and 151,024.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,875.03, 375,177.06 and 151,024.05 is: 208,407.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,875.03 : 375,177.06 = 151,024.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,875.03/375,177.06 = 151,024.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,875.03x = 375,177.06 × 151,024.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,875.03x = 56,660,759,068.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,660,759,068.29/271,875.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,407.37

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