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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,817.73, 375,120.90 and 150,959.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,817.73, 375,120.90 and 150,959.52 is: 208,331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,817.73 : 375,120.90 = 150,959.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,817.73/375,120.90 = 150,959.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,817.73x = 375,120.90 × 150,959.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,817.73x = 56,628,071,005.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,628,071,005.97/271,817.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,331.04

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