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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,799.25, 375,083.10 and 150,960.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,799.25, 375,083.10 and 150,960.21 is: 208,325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,799.25 : 375,083.10 = 150,960.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,799.25/375,083.10 = 150,960.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,799.25x = 375,083.10 × 150,960.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,799.25x = 56,622,623,543.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,622,623,543.45/271,799.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,325.16

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