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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,931.48, 375,265.14 and 151,084

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,931.48, 375,265.14 and 151,084 is: 208,495.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,931.48 : 375,265.14 = 151,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,931.48/375,265.14 = 151,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,931.48x = 375,265.14 × 151,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,931.48x = 56,696,558,411.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,696,558,411.76/271,931.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,495.75

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