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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,787.64, 375,054.30 and 150,936.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,787.64, 375,054.30 and 150,936.60 is: 208,285.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,787.64 : 375,054.30 = 150,936.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,787.64/375,054.30 = 150,936.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,787.64x = 375,054.30 × 150,936.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,787.64x = 56,609,420,857.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,609,420,857.38/271,787.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,285.49

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