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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,962.85, 281,390.22 and 150,375.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,962.85, 281,390.22 and 150,375.27 is: 207,459.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,962.85 : 281,390.22 = 150,375.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,962.85/281,390.22 = 150,375.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,962.85x = 281,390.22 × 150,375.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,962.85x = 42,314,130,307.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,314,130,307.86/203,962.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,459.99

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