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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,812.68, 375,113.96 and 150,954.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,812.68, 375,113.96 and 150,954.52 is: 208,324.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,812.68 : 375,113.96 = 150,954.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,812.68/375,113.96 = 150,954.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,812.68x = 375,113.96 × 150,954.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,812.68x = 56,625,147,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,625,147,777.10/271,812.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,324.16

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