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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,839.65, 375,151.23 and 150,981.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,839.65, 375,151.23 and 150,981.44 is: 208,361.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,839.65 : 375,151.23 = 150,981.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,839.65/375,151.23 = 150,981.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,839.65x = 375,151.23 × 150,981.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,839.65x = 56,640,871,047.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,640,871,047.42/271,839.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,361.33

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