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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,912.68, 375,239.16 and 151,065.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,912.68, 375,239.16 and 151,065.12 is: 208,469.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,912.68 : 375,239.16 = 151,065.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,912.68/375,239.16 = 151,065.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,912.68x = 375,239.16 × 151,065.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,912.68x = 56,685,548,734.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,685,548,734.10/271,912.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,469.68

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