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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,615.26, 374,822.06 and 150,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,615.26, 374,822.06 and 150,753 is: 208,035.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,615.26 : 374,822.06 = 150,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,615.26/374,822.06 = 150,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,615.26x = 374,822.06 × 150,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,615.26x = 56,505,549,257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,505,549,257.42/271,615.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,035.25

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