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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,591.37, 374,788.95 and 150,729.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,591.37, 374,788.95 and 150,729.54 is: 208,002.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,591.37 : 374,788.95 = 150,729.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,591.37/374,788.95 = 150,729.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,591.37x = 374,788.95 × 150,729.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,591.37x = 56,491,766,030.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,491,766,030.58/271,591.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,002.81

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