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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,829.70, 375,137.46 and 150,971.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,829.70, 375,137.46 and 150,971.52 is: 208,347.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,829.70 : 375,137.46 = 150,971.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,829.70/375,137.46 = 150,971.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,829.70x = 375,137.46 × 150,971.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,829.70x = 56,635,072,545.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,635,072,545.14/271,829.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,347.63

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