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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,848.78, 375,161.94 and 150,999.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,848.78, 375,161.94 and 150,999.18 is: 208,384.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,848.78 : 375,161.94 = 150,999.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,848.78/375,161.94 = 150,999.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,848.78x = 375,161.94 × 150,999.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,848.78x = 56,649,145,307.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,649,145,307.21/271,848.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,384.77

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