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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,931.52, 375,262.96 and 151,073.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,931.52, 375,262.96 and 151,073.04 is: 208,479.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,931.52 : 375,262.96 = 151,073.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,931.52/375,262.96 = 151,073.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,931.52x = 375,262.96 × 151,073.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,931.52x = 56,692,116,166.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,692,116,166.60/271,931.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,479.39

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