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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,769.21, 375,028.99 and 150,918.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,769.21, 375,028.99 and 150,918.22 is: 208,260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,769.21 : 375,028.99 = 150,918.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,769.21/375,028.99 = 150,918.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,769.21x = 375,028.99 × 150,918.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,769.21x = 56,598,707,710.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,598,707,710.69/271,769.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,260.19

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