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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,802.85, 375,093.03 and 150,955.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,802.85, 375,093.03 and 150,955.47 is: 208,321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,802.85 : 375,093.03 = 150,955.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,802.85/375,093.03 = 150,955.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,802.85x = 375,093.03 × 150,955.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,802.85x = 56,622,344,637.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,622,344,637.37/271,802.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,321.38

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