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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,575.86, 374,774.18 and 150,718.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,575.86, 374,774.18 and 150,718.59 is: 207,991.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,575.86 : 374,774.18 = 150,718.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,575.86/374,774.18 = 150,718.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,575.86x = 374,774.18 × 150,718.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,575.86x = 56,485,435,224.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,485,435,224.41/271,575.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,991.37

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