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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,613.79, 374,823.36 and 150,754.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,613.79, 374,823.36 and 150,754.73 is: 208,039.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,613.79 : 374,823.36 = 150,754.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,613.79/374,823.36 = 150,754.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,613.79x = 374,823.36 × 150,754.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,613.79x = 56,506,392,560.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,506,392,560.38/271,613.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,039.48

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