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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,631.80, 374,834.16 and 150,767.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,631.80, 374,834.16 and 150,767.32 is: 208,049.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,631.80 : 374,834.16 = 150,767.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,631.80/374,834.16 = 150,767.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,631.80x = 374,834.16 × 150,767.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,631.80x = 56,512,741,747.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,512,741,747.65/271,631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,049.06

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