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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,899.60, 375,281.42 and 151,082.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,899.60, 375,281.42 and 151,082.40 is: 208,527.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,899.60 : 375,281.42 = 151,082.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,899.60/375,281.42 = 151,082.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,899.60x = 375,281.42 × 151,082.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,899.60x = 56,698,417,609.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,698,417,609.01/271,899.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,527.04

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