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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,617.52, 374,825.16 and 150,755.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,617.52, 374,825.16 and 150,755.26 is: 208,038.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,617.52 : 374,825.16 = 150,755.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,617.52/374,825.16 = 150,755.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,617.52x = 374,825.16 × 150,755.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,617.52x = 56,506,864,450.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,506,864,450.34/271,617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,038.36

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