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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,797.75, 375,081.03 and 150,958.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,797.75, 375,081.03 and 150,958.71 is: 208,323.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,797.75 : 375,081.03 = 150,958.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,797.75/375,081.03 = 150,958.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,797.75x = 375,081.03 × 150,958.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,797.75x = 56,621,748,434.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,621,748,434.27/271,797.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,323.09

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