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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,778.60, 375,057.87 and 150,927.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,778.60, 375,057.87 and 150,927.41 is: 208,281.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,778.60 : 375,057.87 = 150,927.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,778.60/375,057.87 = 150,927.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,778.60x = 375,057.87 × 150,927.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,778.60x = 56,606,512,919.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,606,512,919.22/271,778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,281.72

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