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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,816.20, 375,118.80 and 150,957.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,816.20, 375,118.80 and 150,957.96 is: 208,328.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,816.20 : 375,118.80 = 150,957.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,816.20/375,118.80 = 150,957.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,816.20x = 375,118.80 × 150,957.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,816.20x = 56,627,168,805.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,627,168,805.65/271,816.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,328.90

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