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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,844.82, 375,135.43 and 150,993.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,844.82, 375,135.43 and 150,993.82 is: 208,365.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,844.82 : 375,135.43 = 150,993.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,844.82/375,135.43 = 150,993.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,844.82x = 375,135.43 × 150,993.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,844.82x = 56,643,131,542.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,643,131,542.92/271,844.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,365.68

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