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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,768.76, 375,085.25 and 150,948.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,768.76, 375,085.25 and 150,948.96 is: 208,334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,768.76 : 375,085.25 = 150,948.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,768.76/375,085.25 = 150,948.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,768.76x = 375,085.25 × 150,948.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,768.76x = 56,618,728,398.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,618,728,398.84/271,768.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,334.20

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