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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,811.30, 375,087.11 and 150,960.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,811.30, 375,087.11 and 150,960.51 is: 208,318.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,811.30 : 375,087.11 = 150,960.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,811.30/375,087.11 = 150,960.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,811.30x = 375,087.11 × 150,960.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,811.30x = 56,623,340,665.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,623,340,665.22/271,811.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,318.57

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