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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,617.48, 374,814.72 and 150,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,617.48, 374,814.72 and 150,759 is: 208,037.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,617.48 : 374,814.72 = 150,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,617.48/374,814.72 = 150,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,617.48x = 374,814.72 × 150,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,617.48x = 56,506,692,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,506,692,372.48/271,617.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,037.76

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