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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,902.30, 375,214.73 and 151,051.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,902.30, 375,214.73 and 151,051.18 is: 208,444.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,902.30 : 375,214.73 = 151,051.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,902.30/375,214.73 = 151,051.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,902.30x = 375,214.73 × 151,051.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,902.30x = 56,676,627,719.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,676,627,719.88/271,902.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,444.83

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