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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,819.24, 375,097.78 and 150,968.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,819.24, 375,097.78 and 150,968.32 is: 208,329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,819.24 : 375,097.78 = 150,968.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,819.24/375,097.78 = 150,968.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,819.24x = 375,097.78 × 150,968.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,819.24x = 56,627,881,682.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,627,881,682.33/271,819.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,329.19

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