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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,889.74, 375,202.83 and 151,026.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,889.74, 375,202.83 and 151,026.22 is: 208,413.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,889.74 : 375,202.83 = 151,026.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,889.74/375,202.83 = 151,026.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,889.74x = 375,202.83 × 151,026.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,889.74x = 56,665,465,148.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,665,465,148.20/271,889.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,413.40

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