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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,800.51, 375,089.79 and 150,953.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,800.51, 375,089.79 and 150,953.12 is: 208,318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,800.51 : 375,089.79 = 150,953.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,800.51/375,089.79 = 150,953.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,800.51x = 375,089.79 × 150,953.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,800.51x = 56,620,973,328.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,620,973,328.75/271,800.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,318.13

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