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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,757.70, 375,013.12 and 150,906.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,757.70, 375,013.12 and 150,906.68 is: 208,244.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,757.70 : 375,013.12 = 150,906.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,757.70/375,013.12 = 150,906.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,757.70x = 375,013.12 × 150,906.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,757.70x = 56,591,984,895.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,591,984,895.64/271,757.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,244.27

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