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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,776.38, 375,038.82 and 150,925.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,776.38, 375,038.82 and 150,925.38 is: 208,270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,776.38 : 375,038.82 = 150,925.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,776.38/375,038.82 = 150,925.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,776.38x = 375,038.82 × 150,925.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,776.38x = 56,602,876,423.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,602,876,423.25/271,776.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,270.04

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