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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,856.44, 375,174.39 and 150,998.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,856.44, 375,174.39 and 150,998.23 is: 208,384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,856.44 : 375,174.39 = 150,998.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,856.44/375,174.39 = 150,998.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,856.44x = 375,174.39 × 150,998.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,856.44x = 56,650,668,831.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,650,668,831.33/271,856.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,384.50

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