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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,693, 374,919.06 and 150,836.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,693, 374,919.06 and 150,836.68 is: 208,145.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,693 : 374,919.06 = 150,836.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,693/374,919.06 = 150,836.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,693x = 374,919.06 × 150,836.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,693x = 56,551,546,279.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,551,546,279.12/271,693
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,145.03

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