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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,731.06, 375,000.60 and 150,872.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,731.06, 375,000.60 and 150,872.37 is: 208,210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,731.06 : 375,000.60 = 150,872.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,731.06/375,000.60 = 150,872.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,731.06x = 375,000.60 × 150,872.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,731.06x = 56,577,229,273.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,577,229,273.42/271,731.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,210.39

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