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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,781.04, 375,067.44 and 150,924.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,781.04, 375,067.44 and 150,924.24 is: 208,280.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,781.04 : 375,067.44 = 150,924.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,781.04/375,067.44 = 150,924.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,781.04x = 375,067.44 × 150,924.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,781.04x = 56,606,768,330.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,606,768,330.75/271,781.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,280.78

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