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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,944.48, 375,280.92 and 151,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,944.48, 375,280.92 and 151,086 is: 208,497.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,944.48 : 375,280.92 = 151,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,944.48/375,280.92 = 151,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,944.48x = 375,280.92 × 151,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,944.48x = 56,699,693,079.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,699,693,079.12/271,944.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,497.31

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