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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,956.64, 375,311.85 and 151,097.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,956.64, 375,311.85 and 151,097.92 is: 208,521.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,956.64 : 375,311.85 = 151,097.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,956.64/375,311.85 = 151,097.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,956.64x = 375,311.85 × 151,097.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,956.64x = 56,708,839,886.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,708,839,886.35/271,956.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,521.62

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