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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,795.89, 375,089.65 and 150,938.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,795.89, 375,089.65 and 150,938.17 is: 208,300.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,795.89 : 375,089.65 = 150,938.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,795.89/375,089.65 = 150,938.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,795.89x = 375,089.65 × 150,938.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,795.89x = 56,615,345,356.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,615,345,356.94/271,795.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,300.96

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