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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,599.52, 374,801.70 and 150,733.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,599.52, 374,801.70 and 150,733.78 is: 208,009.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,599.52 : 374,801.70 = 150,733.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,599.52/374,801.70 = 150,733.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,599.52x = 374,801.70 × 150,733.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,599.52x = 56,495,276,991.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,495,276,991.43/271,599.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,009.49

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