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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,921.19, 375,242.83 and 151,059.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,921.19, 375,242.83 and 151,059.33 is: 208,457.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,921.19 : 375,242.83 = 151,059.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,921.19/375,242.83 = 151,059.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,921.19x = 375,242.83 × 151,059.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,921.19x = 56,683,930,109.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,683,930,109.46/271,921.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,457.20

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