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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,807.72, 375,081.96 and 150,956.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,807.72, 375,081.96 and 150,956.80 is: 208,313.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,807.72 : 375,081.96 = 150,956.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,807.72/375,081.96 = 150,956.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,807.72x = 375,081.96 × 150,956.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,807.72x = 56,621,172,419.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,621,172,419.33/271,807.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,313.33

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