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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,927.40, 375,253.08 and 151,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,927.40, 375,253.08 and 151,069 is: 208,471.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,927.40 : 375,253.08 = 151,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,927.40/375,253.08 = 151,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,927.40x = 375,253.08 × 151,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,927.40x = 56,689,107,542.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,689,107,542.52/271,927.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,471.48

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