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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,651.86, 374,861.79 and 150,787.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,651.86, 374,861.79 and 150,787.26 is: 208,076.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,651.86 : 374,861.79 = 150,787.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,651.86/374,861.79 = 150,787.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,651.86x = 374,861.79 × 150,787.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,651.86x = 56,524,382,192.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,524,382,192.80/271,651.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,076.55

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