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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,803.51, 375,093.93 and 150,956.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,803.51, 375,093.93 and 150,956.13 is: 208,322.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,803.51 : 375,093.93 = 150,956.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,803.51/375,093.93 = 150,956.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,803.51x = 375,093.93 × 150,956.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,803.51x = 56,622,728,059.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,622,728,059.29/271,803.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,322.28

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