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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,847.04, 375,148.86 and 150,999.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,847.04, 375,148.86 and 150,999.54 is: 208,379.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,847.04 : 375,148.86 = 150,999.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,847.04/375,148.86 = 150,999.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,847.04x = 375,148.86 × 150,999.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,847.04x = 56,647,305,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,647,305,291.52/271,847.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,379.33

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