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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,902.30, 375,285.20 and 151,085.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,902.30, 375,285.20 and 151,085.13 is: 208,530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,902.30 : 375,285.20 = 151,085.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,902.30/375,285.20 = 151,085.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,902.30x = 375,285.20 × 151,085.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,902.30x = 56,700,012,473.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,700,012,473.65/271,902.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,530.83

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