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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,917.68, 375,246.06 and 151,070.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,917.68, 375,246.06 and 151,070.12 is: 208,476.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,917.68 : 375,246.06 = 151,070.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,917.68/375,246.06 = 151,070.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,917.68x = 375,246.06 × 151,070.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,917.68x = 56,688,467,313.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,688,467,313.73/271,917.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,476.58

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