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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,803.63, 375,094.01 and 150,956.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,803.63, 375,094.01 and 150,956.19 is: 208,322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,803.63 : 375,094.01 = 150,956.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,803.63/375,094.01 = 150,956.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,803.63x = 375,094.01 × 150,956.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,803.63x = 56,622,761,886.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,622,761,886.64/271,803.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,322.32

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