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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,887, 375,190.54 and 151,035.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,887, 375,190.54 and 151,035.96 is: 208,422.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,887 : 375,190.54 = 151,035.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,887/375,190.54 = 151,035.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,887x = 375,190.54 × 151,035.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,887x = 56,667,263,391.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,667,263,391.82/271,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,422.11

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