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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,817.20, 375,120.18 and 150,958.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,817.20, 375,120.18 and 150,958.96 is: 208,330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,817.20 : 375,120.18 = 150,958.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,817.20/375,120.18 = 150,958.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,817.20x = 375,120.18 × 150,958.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,817.20x = 56,627,752,247.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,627,752,247.81/271,817.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,330.28

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