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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,993.98, 375,351.39 and 151,146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,993.98, 375,351.39 and 151,146.54 is: 208,582.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,993.98 : 375,351.39 = 151,146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,993.98/375,351.39 = 151,146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,993.98x = 375,351.39 × 151,146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,993.98x = 56,733,063,882.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,733,063,882.69/271,993.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,582.06

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