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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,835.30, 375,119.98 and 150,983.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,835.30, 375,119.98 and 150,983.96 is: 208,350.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,835.30 : 375,119.98 = 150,983.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,835.30/375,119.98 = 150,983.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,835.30x = 375,119.98 × 150,983.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,835.30x = 56,637,100,055.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,637,100,055.52/271,835.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,350.79

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