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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,900.48, 375,212.23 and 151,049.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,900.48, 375,212.23 and 151,049.37 is: 208,442.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,900.48 : 375,212.23 = 151,049.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,900.48/375,212.23 = 151,049.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,900.48x = 375,212.23 × 151,049.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,900.48x = 56,675,569,081.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,675,569,081.73/271,900.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,442.33

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