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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,799.19, 375,081.98 and 150,937.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,799.19, 375,081.98 and 150,937.47 is: 208,293.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,799.19 : 375,081.98 = 150,937.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,799.19/375,081.98 = 150,937.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,799.19x = 375,081.98 × 150,937.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,799.19x = 56,613,924,349.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,613,924,349.10/271,799.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,293.20

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