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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,827.27, 375,122.51 and 150,968.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,827.27, 375,122.51 and 150,968.54 is: 208,337.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,827.27 : 375,122.51 = 150,968.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,827.27/375,122.51 = 150,968.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,827.27x = 375,122.51 × 150,968.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,827.27x = 56,631,695,025.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,631,695,025.38/271,827.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,337.06

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