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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,907.55, 375,292.44 and 151,090.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,907.55, 375,292.44 and 151,090.38 is: 208,538.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,907.55 : 375,292.44 = 151,090.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,907.55/375,292.44 = 151,090.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,907.55x = 375,292.44 × 151,090.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,907.55x = 56,703,077,370.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,703,077,370.73/271,907.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,538.08

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