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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,830.81, 375,127.38 and 150,972.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,830.81, 375,127.38 and 150,972.07 is: 208,341.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,830.81 : 375,127.38 = 150,972.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,830.81/375,127.38 = 150,972.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,830.81x = 375,127.38 × 150,972.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,830.81x = 56,633,757,072.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,633,757,072.28/271,830.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,341.94

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