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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,829.03, 375,133.61 and 150,972.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,829.03, 375,133.61 and 150,972.57 is: 208,347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,829.03 : 375,133.61 = 150,972.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,829.03/375,133.61 = 150,972.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,829.03x = 375,133.61 × 150,972.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,829.03x = 56,634,885,572.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,634,885,572.51/271,829.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,347.46

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