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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,889.43, 375,214.23 and 151,024.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,889.43, 375,214.23 and 151,024.92 is: 208,418.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,889.43 : 375,214.23 = 151,024.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,889.43/375,214.23 = 151,024.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,889.43x = 375,214.23 × 151,024.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,889.43x = 56,666,699,068.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,666,699,068.61/271,889.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,418.18

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