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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,801.72, 375,073.68 and 150,950.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,801.72, 375,073.68 and 150,950.80 is: 208,305.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,801.72 : 375,073.68 = 150,950.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,801.72/375,073.68 = 150,950.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,801.72x = 375,073.68 × 150,950.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,801.72x = 56,617,672,054.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,617,672,054.94/271,801.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,305.05

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