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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,612.51, 374,807.66 and 150,753.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,612.51, 374,807.66 and 150,753.83 is: 208,030.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,612.51 : 374,807.66 = 150,753.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,612.51/374,807.66 = 150,753.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,612.51x = 374,807.66 × 150,753.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,612.51x = 56,503,687,630.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,503,687,630.53/271,612.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,030.51

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