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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,810.77, 375,088.58 and 150,959.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,810.77, 375,088.58 and 150,959.84 is: 208,318.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,810.77 : 375,088.58 = 150,959.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,810.77/375,088.58 = 150,959.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,810.77x = 375,088.58 × 150,959.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,810.77x = 56,623,311,267.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,623,311,267.83/271,810.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,318.87

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