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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,921.40, 375,244.80 and 151,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,921.40, 375,244.80 and 151,063 is: 208,463.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,921.40 : 375,244.80 = 151,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,921.40/375,244.80 = 151,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,921.40x = 375,244.80 × 151,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,921.40x = 56,685,605,222.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,685,605,222.40/271,921.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,463.20

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