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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,923.40, 375,247.56 and 151,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,923.40, 375,247.56 and 151,065 is: 208,465.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,923.40 : 375,247.56 = 151,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,923.40/375,247.56 = 151,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,923.40x = 375,247.56 × 151,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,923.40x = 56,686,772,651.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,686,772,651.40/271,923.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,465.96

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