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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,823.94, 375,116.04 and 150,962.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,823.94, 375,116.04 and 150,962.22 is: 208,327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,823.94 : 375,116.04 = 150,962.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,823.94/375,116.04 = 150,962.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,823.94x = 375,116.04 × 150,962.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,823.94x = 56,628,350,156.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,628,350,156.01/271,823.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,327.31

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