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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,942.15, 375,280.60 and 151,083.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,942.15, 375,280.60 and 151,083.57 is: 208,495.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,942.15 : 375,280.60 = 151,083.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,942.15/375,280.60 = 151,083.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,942.15x = 375,280.60 × 151,083.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,942.15x = 56,698,732,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,698,732,799.74/271,942.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,495.57

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