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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,594.79, 374,796.12 and 150,741.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,594.79, 374,796.12 and 150,741.17 is: 208,020.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,594.79 : 374,796.12 = 150,741.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,594.79/374,796.12 = 150,741.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,594.79x = 374,796.12 × 150,741.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,594.79x = 56,497,203,766.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,497,203,766.28/271,594.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,020.21

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