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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,905.64, 375,289.68 and 151,088.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,905.64, 375,289.68 and 151,088.38 is: 208,535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,905.64 : 375,289.68 = 151,088.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,905.64/375,289.68 = 151,088.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,905.64x = 375,289.68 × 151,088.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,905.64x = 56,701,909,781.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,701,909,781.92/271,905.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,535.25

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