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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,601.79, 374,799.36 and 150,748.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,601.79, 374,799.36 and 150,748.17 is: 208,026.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,601.79 : 374,799.36 = 150,748.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,601.79/374,799.36 = 150,748.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,601.79x = 374,799.36 × 150,748.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,601.79x = 56,500,317,637.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,500,317,637.17/271,601.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,026.31

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