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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,572.82, 374,792.86 and 150,711.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,572.82, 374,792.86 and 150,711.90 is: 207,994.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,572.82 : 374,792.86 = 150,711.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,572.82/374,792.86 = 150,711.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,572.82x = 374,792.86 × 150,711.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,572.82x = 56,485,744,037.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,485,744,037.03/271,572.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,994.84

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