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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,921.18, 375,250.89 and 151,073.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,921.18, 375,250.89 and 151,073.62 is: 208,481.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,921.18 : 375,250.89 = 151,073.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,921.18/375,250.89 = 151,073.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,921.18x = 375,250.89 × 151,073.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,921.18x = 56,690,510,360.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,690,510,360.52/271,921.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,481.41

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