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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,987.70, 375,336.22 and 151,129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,987.70, 375,336.22 and 151,129.31 is: 208,554.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,987.70 : 375,336.22 = 151,129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,987.70/375,336.22 = 151,129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,987.70x = 375,336.22 × 151,129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,987.70x = 56,724,301,692.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,724,301,692.10/271,987.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,554.66

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