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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,618.29, 374,829.57 and 150,759.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,618.29, 374,829.57 and 150,759.23 is: 208,045.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,618.29 : 374,829.57 = 150,759.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,618.29/374,829.57 = 150,759.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,618.29x = 374,829.57 × 150,759.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,618.29x = 56,509,015,480.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,509,015,480.28/271,618.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,045.69

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