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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,935.18, 375,270.21 and 151,087.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,935.18, 375,270.21 and 151,087.62 is: 208,500.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,935.18 : 375,270.21 = 151,087.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,935.18/375,270.21 = 151,087.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,935.18x = 375,270.21 × 151,087.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,935.18x = 56,698,682,885.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,698,682,885.80/271,935.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,500.73

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