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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,810.27, 375,087.89 and 150,959.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,810.27, 375,087.89 and 150,959.34 is: 208,318.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,810.27 : 375,087.89 = 150,959.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,810.27/375,087.89 = 150,959.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,810.27x = 375,087.89 × 150,959.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,810.27x = 56,623,019,938.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,623,019,938.99/271,810.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,318.18

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