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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,914.10, 375,241.86 and 151,052.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,914.10, 375,241.86 and 151,052.10 is: 208,452.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,914.10 : 375,241.86 = 151,052.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,914.10/375,241.86 = 151,052.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,914.10x = 375,241.86 × 151,052.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,914.10x = 56,681,070,960.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,681,070,960.91/271,914.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,452.12

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