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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,985.04, 375,331.32 and 151,123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,985.04, 375,331.32 and 151,123.32 is: 208,545.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,985.04 : 375,331.32 = 151,123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,985.04/375,331.32 = 151,123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,985.04x = 375,331.32 × 151,123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,985.04x = 56,721,315,178.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,721,315,178.38/271,985.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,545.72

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