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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,847.82, 375,139.56 and 150,996.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,847.82, 375,139.56 and 150,996.81 is: 208,369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,847.82 : 375,139.56 = 150,996.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,847.82/375,139.56 = 150,996.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,847.82x = 375,139.56 × 150,996.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,847.82x = 56,644,876,864.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,644,876,864.80/271,847.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,369.80

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