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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,595.02, 374,795.49 and 150,729.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,595.02, 374,795.49 and 150,729.28 is: 208,003.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,595.02 : 374,795.49 = 150,729.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,595.02/374,795.49 = 150,729.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,595.02x = 374,795.49 × 150,729.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,595.02x = 56,492,654,354.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,492,654,354.95/271,595.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,003.28

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