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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,952.88, 375,294.42 and 151,105.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,952.88, 375,294.42 and 151,105.38 is: 208,525.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,952.88 : 375,294.42 = 151,105.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,952.88/375,294.42 = 151,105.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,952.88x = 375,294.42 × 151,105.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,952.88x = 56,709,005,945.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,709,005,945.98/271,952.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,525.12

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