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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,942.40, 375,280.94 and 151,083.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,942.40, 375,280.94 and 151,083.82 is: 208,495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,942.40 : 375,280.94 = 151,083.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,942.40/375,280.94 = 151,083.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,942.40x = 375,280.94 × 151,083.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,942.40x = 56,698,877,427.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,698,877,427.90/271,942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,495.91

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