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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,748.16, 375,005.16 and 150,885.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,748.16, 375,005.16 and 150,885.84 is: 208,218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,748.16 : 375,005.16 = 150,885.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,748.16/375,005.16 = 150,885.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,748.16x = 375,005.16 × 150,885.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,748.16x = 56,582,968,570.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,582,968,570.93/271,748.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,218.41

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