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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,748.15, 375,005.23 and 150,886.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,748.15, 375,005.23 and 150,886.32 is: 208,219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,748.15 : 375,005.23 = 150,886.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,748.15/375,005.23 = 150,886.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,748.15x = 375,005.23 × 150,886.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,748.15x = 56,583,159,135.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,583,159,135.45/271,748.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,219.12

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