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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,845.10, 375,135.87 and 150,994.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,845.10, 375,135.87 and 150,994.14 is: 208,366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,845.10 : 375,135.87 = 150,994.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,845.10/375,135.87 = 150,994.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,845.10x = 375,135.87 × 150,994.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,845.10x = 56,643,318,069.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,643,318,069.40/271,845.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,366.15

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