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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,735.56, 375,006.82 and 150,876.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,735.56, 375,006.82 and 150,876.88 is: 208,216.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,735.56 : 375,006.82 = 150,876.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,735.56/375,006.82 = 150,876.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,735.56x = 375,006.82 × 150,876.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,735.56x = 56,579,858,980.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,579,858,980.32/271,735.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,216.62

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