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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,809.06, 375,097.38 and 150,950.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,809.06, 375,097.38 and 150,950.35 is: 208,311.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,809.06 : 375,097.38 = 150,950.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,809.06/375,097.38 = 150,950.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,809.06x = 375,097.38 × 150,950.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,809.06x = 56,621,081,123.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,621,081,123.33/271,809.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,311.97

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