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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,845.20, 375,135.95 and 150,994.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,845.20, 375,135.95 and 150,994.20 is: 208,366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,845.20 : 375,135.95 = 150,994.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,845.20/375,135.95 = 150,994.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,845.20x = 375,135.95 × 150,994.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,845.20x = 56,643,350,499.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,643,350,499.76/271,845.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,366.20

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