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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,878.78, 375,182.17 and 151,027.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,878.78, 375,182.17 and 151,027.73 is: 208,412.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,878.78 : 375,182.17 = 151,027.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,878.78/375,182.17 = 151,027.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,878.78x = 375,182.17 × 151,027.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,878.78x = 56,662,909,218.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,662,909,218.09/271,878.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,412.40

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