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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,647.79, 374,870.28 and 150,788.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,647.79, 374,870.28 and 150,788.77 is: 208,086.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,647.79 : 374,870.28 = 150,788.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,647.79/374,870.28 = 150,788.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,647.79x = 374,870.28 × 150,788.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,647.79x = 56,526,228,430.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,526,228,430.76/271,647.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,086.47

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