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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,793.67, 375,091.93 and 150,935.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,793.67, 375,091.93 and 150,935.79 is: 208,300.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,793.67 : 375,091.93 = 150,935.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,793.67/375,091.93 = 150,935.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,793.67x = 375,091.93 × 150,935.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,793.67x = 56,614,796,777.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,614,796,777.17/271,793.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,300.65

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