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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,806.72, 375,095.52 and 150,950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,806.72, 375,095.52 and 150,950 is: 208,312.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,806.72 : 375,095.52 = 150,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,806.72/375,095.52 = 150,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,806.72x = 375,095.52 × 150,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,806.72x = 56,620,668,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,620,668,744/271,806.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,312.25

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