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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,760.72, 375,017.24 and 150,909.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,760.72, 375,017.24 and 150,909.68 is: 208,248.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,760.72 : 375,017.24 = 150,909.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,760.72/375,017.24 = 150,909.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,760.72x = 375,017.24 × 150,909.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,760.72x = 56,593,731,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,593,731,682.88/271,760.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,248.39

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