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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,899.14, 375,210.38 and 151,048.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,899.14, 375,210.38 and 151,048.02 is: 208,440.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,899.14 : 375,210.38 = 151,048.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,899.14/375,210.38 = 151,048.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,899.14x = 375,210.38 × 151,048.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,899.14x = 56,674,784,982.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,674,784,982.45/271,899.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,440.48

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