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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,898.54, 375,209.56 and 151,047.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,898.54, 375,209.56 and 151,047.43 is: 208,439.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,898.54 : 375,209.56 = 151,047.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,898.54/375,209.56 = 151,047.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,898.54x = 375,209.56 × 151,047.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,898.54x = 56,674,438,575.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,674,438,575.40/271,898.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,439.66

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