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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,742.70, 375,005.66 and 150,884.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,742.70, 375,005.66 and 150,884.22 is: 208,220.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,742.70 : 375,005.66 = 150,884.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,742.70/375,005.66 = 150,884.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,742.70x = 375,005.66 × 150,884.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,742.70x = 56,582,436,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,582,436,504.69/271,742.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,220.63

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