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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,933.52, 375,265.72 and 151,075.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,933.52, 375,265.72 and 151,075.04 is: 208,482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,933.52 : 375,265.72 = 151,075.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,933.52/375,265.72 = 151,075.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,933.52x = 375,265.72 × 151,075.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,933.52x = 56,693,283,659.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,693,283,659.63/271,933.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,482.15

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