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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,732.59, 375,002.64 and 150,873.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,732.59, 375,002.64 and 150,873.87 is: 208,212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,732.59 : 375,002.64 = 150,873.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,732.59/375,002.64 = 150,873.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,732.59x = 375,002.64 × 150,873.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,732.59x = 56,578,099,557.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,578,099,557.02/271,732.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,212.42

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