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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,826.61, 375,131.29 and 150,977.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,826.61, 375,131.29 and 150,977.11 is: 208,354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,826.61 : 375,131.29 = 150,977.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,826.61/375,131.29 = 150,977.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,826.61x = 375,131.29 × 150,977.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,826.61x = 56,636,238,034.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,636,238,034.77/271,826.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,354.28

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