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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,731.31, 375,000.95 and 150,872.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,731.31, 375,000.95 and 150,872.62 is: 208,210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,731.31 : 375,000.95 = 150,872.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,731.31/375,000.95 = 150,872.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,731.31x = 375,000.95 × 150,872.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,731.31x = 56,577,375,074.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,577,375,074.63/271,731.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,210.73

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