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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,841.82, 375,141.74 and 150,994.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,841.82, 375,141.74 and 150,994.36 is: 208,372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,841.82 : 375,141.74 = 150,994.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,841.82/375,141.74 = 150,994.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,841.82x = 375,141.74 × 150,994.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,841.82x = 56,644,286,940.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,644,286,940.59/271,841.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,372.23

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