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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,609.98, 374,804.16 and 150,751.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,609.98, 374,804.16 and 150,751.29 is: 208,027.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,609.98 : 374,804.16 = 150,751.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,609.98/374,804.16 = 150,751.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,609.98x = 374,804.16 × 150,751.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,609.98x = 56,502,212,305.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,502,212,305.54/271,609.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,027.01

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