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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,900.60, 375,282.80 and 151,083.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,900.60, 375,282.80 and 151,083.40 is: 208,528.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,900.60 : 375,282.80 = 151,083.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,900.60/375,282.80 = 151,083.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,900.60x = 375,282.80 × 151,083.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,900.60x = 56,699,001,385.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,699,001,385.52/271,900.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,528.42

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