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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,799.13, 375,082.14 and 150,940.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,799.13, 375,082.14 and 150,940.04 is: 208,296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,799.13 : 375,082.14 = 150,940.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,799.13/375,082.14 = 150,940.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,799.13x = 375,082.14 × 150,940.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,799.13x = 56,614,911,339.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,614,911,339.47/271,799.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,296.88

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