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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,920.18, 375,249.51 and 151,072.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,920.18, 375,249.51 and 151,072.62 is: 208,480.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,920.18 : 375,249.51 = 151,072.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,920.18/375,249.51 = 151,072.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,920.18x = 375,249.51 × 151,072.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,920.18x = 56,689,926,629.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,689,926,629.42/271,920.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,480.03

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