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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,917.10, 375,246 and 151,055.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,917.10, 375,246 and 151,055.10 is: 208,456.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,917.10 : 375,246 = 151,055.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,917.10/375,246 = 151,055.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,917.10x = 375,246 × 151,055.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,917.10x = 56,682,822,054.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,682,822,054.60/271,917.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,456.26

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