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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,762.97, 375,042.33 and 150,906.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,762.97, 375,042.33 and 150,906.28 is: 208,255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,762.97 : 375,042.33 = 150,906.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,762.97/375,042.33 = 150,906.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,762.97x = 375,042.33 × 150,906.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,762.97x = 56,596,240,987.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,596,240,987.62/271,762.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,255.90

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