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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,611.81, 374,821.53 and 150,754.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,611.81, 374,821.53 and 150,754.14 is: 208,039.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,611.81 : 374,821.53 = 150,754.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,611.81/374,821.53 = 150,754.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,611.81x = 374,821.53 × 150,754.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,611.81x = 56,505,897,408.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,505,897,408.63/271,611.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,039.18

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