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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,810.68, 375,111.20 and 150,952.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,810.68, 375,111.20 and 150,952.52 is: 208,321.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,810.68 : 375,111.20 = 150,952.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,810.68/375,111.20 = 150,952.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,810.68x = 375,111.20 × 150,952.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,810.68x = 56,623,980,920.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,623,980,920.22/271,810.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,321.40

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