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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,999.05, 375,351.23 and 151,137.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,999.05, 375,351.23 and 151,137.23 is: 208,565.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,999.05 : 375,351.23 = 151,137.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,999.05/375,351.23 = 151,137.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,999.05x = 375,351.23 × 151,137.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,999.05x = 56,729,544,423.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,729,544,423.61/271,999.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,565.23

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