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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,745.48, 375,018.46 and 150,888.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,745.48, 375,018.46 and 150,888.80 is: 208,231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,745.48 : 375,018.46 = 150,888.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,745.48/375,018.46 = 150,888.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,745.48x = 375,018.46 × 150,888.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,745.48x = 56,586,085,407.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,586,085,407.25/271,745.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,231.93

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