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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,758.60, 375,033.90 and 150,904.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,758.60, 375,033.90 and 150,904.98 is: 208,252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,758.60 : 375,033.90 = 150,904.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,758.60/375,033.90 = 150,904.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,758.60x = 375,033.90 × 150,904.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,758.60x = 56,594,483,178.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,594,483,178.82/271,758.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,252.78

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