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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,818.73, 375,122.28 and 150,960.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,818.73, 375,122.28 and 150,960.52 is: 208,332.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,818.73 : 375,122.28 = 150,960.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,818.73/375,122.28 = 150,960.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,818.73x = 375,122.28 × 150,960.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,818.73x = 56,628,654,452.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,628,654,452.39/271,818.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,332.42

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