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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,615.82, 374,812.11 and 150,751.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,615.82, 374,812.11 and 150,751.26 is: 208,026.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,615.82 : 374,812.11 = 150,751.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,615.82/374,812.11 = 150,751.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,615.82x = 374,812.11 × 150,751.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,615.82x = 56,503,397,845.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,503,397,845.76/271,615.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,026.91

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