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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,759.72, 375,015.87 and 150,908.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,759.72, 375,015.87 and 150,908.68 is: 208,247.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,759.72 : 375,015.87 = 150,908.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,759.72/375,015.87 = 150,908.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,759.72x = 375,015.87 × 150,908.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,759.72x = 56,593,149,920.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,593,149,920.75/271,759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,247.01

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