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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,925.40, 375,250.32 and 151,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,925.40, 375,250.32 and 151,067 is: 208,468.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,925.40 : 375,250.32 = 151,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,925.40/375,250.32 = 151,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,925.40x = 375,250.32 × 151,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,925.40x = 56,687,940,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,687,940,091.44/271,925.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,468.72

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