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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,796.89, 375,091.03 and 150,939.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,796.89, 375,091.03 and 150,939.17 is: 208,302.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,796.89 : 375,091.03 = 150,939.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,796.89/375,091.03 = 150,939.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,796.89x = 375,091.03 × 150,939.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,796.89x = 56,615,928,742.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,615,928,742.65/271,796.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,302.34

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