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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,902.33, 375,183.63 and 151,032.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,902.33, 375,183.63 and 151,032.51 is: 208,401.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,902.33 : 375,183.63 = 151,032.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,902.33/375,183.63 = 151,032.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,902.33x = 375,183.63 × 151,032.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,902.33x = 56,664,925,349.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,664,925,349.81/271,902.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,401.76

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