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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,635.18, 374,900.94 and 150,815.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,635.18, 374,900.94 and 150,815.58 is: 208,150.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,635.18 : 374,900.94 = 150,815.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,635.18/374,900.94 = 150,815.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,635.18x = 374,900.94 × 150,815.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,635.18x = 56,540,902,708.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,540,902,708.65/271,635.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,150.15

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