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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,779.60, 375,059.25 and 150,928.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,779.60, 375,059.25 and 150,928.41 is: 208,283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,779.60 : 375,059.25 = 150,928.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,779.60/375,059.25 = 150,928.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,779.60x = 375,059.25 × 150,928.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,779.60x = 56,607,096,258.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,607,096,258.29/271,779.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,283.10

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