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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,578.86, 374,778.31 and 150,721.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,578.86, 374,778.31 and 150,721.59 is: 207,995.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,578.86 : 374,778.31 = 150,721.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,578.86/374,778.31 = 150,721.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,578.86x = 374,778.31 × 150,721.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,578.86x = 56,487,182,780.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,487,182,780.71/271,578.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,995.51

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