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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,692, 374,917.68 and 150,835.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,692, 374,917.68 and 150,835.68 is: 208,143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,692 : 374,917.68 = 150,835.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,692/374,917.68 = 150,835.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,692x = 374,917.68 × 150,835.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,692x = 56,550,963,206.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,550,963,206.82/271,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,143.65

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