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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,801.51, 375,091.17 and 150,954.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,801.51, 375,091.17 and 150,954.12 is: 208,319.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,801.51 : 375,091.17 = 150,954.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,801.51/375,091.17 = 150,954.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,801.51x = 375,091.17 × 150,954.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,801.51x = 56,621,557,487.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,621,557,487.12/271,801.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,319.51

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