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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,947.48, 375,285.06 and 151,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,947.48, 375,285.06 and 151,089 is: 208,501.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,947.48 : 375,285.06 = 151,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,947.48/375,285.06 = 151,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,947.48x = 375,285.06 × 151,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,947.48x = 56,701,444,430.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,701,444,430.34/271,947.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,501.45

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