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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,855.44, 375,173.01 and 150,997.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,855.44, 375,173.01 and 150,997.23 is: 208,383.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,855.44 : 375,173.01 = 150,997.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,855.44/375,173.01 = 150,997.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,855.44x = 375,173.01 × 150,997.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,855.44x = 56,650,085,280.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,650,085,280.76/271,855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,383.12

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