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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,641.79, 374,846.91 and 150,773.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,641.79, 374,846.91 and 150,773.57 is: 208,057.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,641.79 : 374,846.91 = 150,773.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,641.79/374,846.91 = 150,773.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,641.79x = 374,846.91 × 150,773.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,641.79x = 56,517,004,949.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,517,004,949.93/271,641.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,057.11

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