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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,572.72, 374,739.66 and 150,682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,572.72, 374,739.66 and 150,682.56 is: 207,924.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,572.72 : 374,739.66 = 150,682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,572.72/374,739.66 = 150,682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,572.72x = 374,739.66 × 150,682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,572.72x = 56,466,731,302.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,466,731,302.33/271,572.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,924.90

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