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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,797.63, 375,080.07 and 150,938.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,797.63, 375,080.07 and 150,938.54 is: 208,294.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,797.63 : 375,080.07 = 150,938.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,797.63/375,080.07 = 150,938.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,797.63x = 375,080.07 × 150,938.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,797.63x = 56,614,037,397.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,614,037,397.04/271,797.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,294.82

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