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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,607.52, 374,812.74 and 150,741.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,607.52, 374,812.74 and 150,741.72 is: 208,020.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,607.52 : 374,812.74 = 150,741.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,607.52/374,812.74 = 150,741.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,607.52x = 374,812.74 × 150,741.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,607.52x = 56,499,917,105.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,499,917,105.51/271,607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,020.44

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