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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,800.72, 375,072.30 and 150,949.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,800.72, 375,072.30 and 150,949.80 is: 208,303.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,800.72 : 375,072.30 = 150,949.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,800.72/375,072.30 = 150,949.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,800.72x = 375,072.30 × 150,949.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,800.72x = 56,617,088,670.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,617,088,670.54/271,800.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,303.67

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