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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,605.72, 374,833.41 and 150,747.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,605.72, 374,833.41 and 150,747.02 is: 208,040.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,605.72 : 374,833.41 = 150,747.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,605.72/374,833.41 = 150,747.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,605.72x = 374,833.41 × 150,747.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,605.72x = 56,505,017,679.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,505,017,679.77/271,605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,040.60

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