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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,833.30, 375,117.23 and 150,981.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,833.30, 375,117.23 and 150,981.96 is: 208,348.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,833.30 : 375,117.23 = 150,981.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,833.30/375,117.23 = 150,981.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,833.30x = 375,117.23 × 150,981.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,833.30x = 56,635,933,860.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,635,933,860.26/271,833.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,348.03

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