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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,785.64, 375,051.54 and 150,934.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,785.64, 375,051.54 and 150,934.60 is: 208,282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,785.64 : 375,051.54 = 150,934.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,785.64/375,051.54 = 150,934.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,785.64x = 375,051.54 × 150,934.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,785.64x = 56,608,254,169.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,608,254,169.28/271,785.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,282.73

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