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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,784.06, 375,071.64 and 150,927.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,784.06, 375,071.64 and 150,927.40 is: 208,285.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,784.06 : 375,071.64 = 150,927.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,784.06/375,071.64 = 150,927.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,784.06x = 375,071.64 × 150,927.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,784.06x = 56,608,587,438.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,608,587,438.94/271,784.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,285.16

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