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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,901.32, 375,218.58 and 151,042.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,901.32, 375,218.58 and 151,042.12 is: 208,435.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,901.32 : 375,218.58 = 151,042.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,901.32/375,218.58 = 151,042.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,901.32x = 375,218.58 × 151,042.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,901.32x = 56,673,809,786.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,673,809,786.59/271,901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,435.21

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