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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,593.52, 374,793.42 and 150,727.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,593.52, 374,793.42 and 150,727.78 is: 208,001.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,593.52 : 374,793.42 = 150,727.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,593.52/374,793.42 = 150,727.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,593.52x = 374,793.42 × 150,727.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,593.52x = 56,491,780,155.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,491,780,155.21/271,593.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,001.21

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