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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,986.54, 375,333.39 and 151,124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,986.54, 375,333.39 and 151,124.82 is: 208,547.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,986.54 : 375,333.39 = 151,124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,986.54/375,333.39 = 151,124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,986.54x = 375,333.39 × 151,124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,986.54x = 56,722,191,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,722,191,003.74/271,986.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,547.79

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