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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,901.29, 375,211.05 and 151,049.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,901.29, 375,211.05 and 151,049.95 is: 208,441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,901.29 : 375,211.05 = 151,049.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,901.29/375,211.05 = 151,049.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,901.29x = 375,211.05 × 151,049.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,901.29x = 56,675,609,403.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,675,609,403.92/271,901.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,441.85

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