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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,625.86, 374,825.91 and 150,761.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,625.86, 374,825.91 and 150,761.26 is: 208,040.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,625.86 : 374,825.91 = 150,761.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,625.86/374,825.91 = 150,761.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,625.86x = 374,825.91 × 150,761.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,625.86x = 56,509,226,472.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,509,226,472.25/271,625.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,040.67

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