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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,639.18, 374,906.46 and 150,819.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,639.18, 374,906.46 and 150,819.58 is: 208,155.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,639.18 : 374,906.46 = 150,819.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,639.18/374,906.46 = 150,819.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,639.18x = 374,906.46 × 150,819.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,639.18x = 56,543,234,836.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,543,234,836.49/271,639.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,155.67

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