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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,811.27, 375,089.27 and 150,960.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,811.27, 375,089.27 and 150,960.34 is: 208,319.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,811.27 : 375,089.27 = 150,960.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,811.27/375,089.27 = 150,960.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,811.27x = 375,089.27 × 150,960.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,811.27x = 56,623,602,974.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,623,602,974.75/271,811.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,319.56

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