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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,805.22, 375,078.69 and 150,954.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,805.22, 375,078.69 and 150,954.18 is: 208,309.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,805.22 : 375,078.69 = 150,954.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,805.22/375,078.69 = 150,954.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,805.22x = 375,078.69 × 150,954.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,805.22x = 56,619,696,084.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,619,696,084.42/271,805.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,309.82

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