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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,731.38, 375,001.02 and 150,872.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,731.38, 375,001.02 and 150,872.67 is: 208,210.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,731.38 : 375,001.02 = 150,872.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,731.38/375,001.02 = 150,872.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,731.38x = 375,001.02 × 150,872.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,731.38x = 56,577,405,140.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,577,405,140.12/271,731.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,210.79

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