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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,888.44, 375,212.86 and 151,023.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,888.44, 375,212.86 and 151,023.92 is: 208,416.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,888.44 : 375,212.86 = 151,023.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,888.44/375,212.86 = 151,023.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,888.44x = 375,212.86 × 151,023.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,888.44x = 56,666,116,951.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,666,116,951.61/271,888.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,416.79

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