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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,827.63, 375,124.50 and 150,971.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,827.63, 375,124.50 and 150,971.04 is: 208,341.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,827.63 : 375,124.50 = 150,971.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,827.63/375,124.50 = 150,971.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,827.63x = 375,124.50 × 150,971.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,827.63x = 56,632,935,894.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,632,935,894.48/271,827.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,341.35

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