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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,699.06, 374,927.89 and 150,833.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,699.06, 374,927.89 and 150,833.14 is: 208,140.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,699.06 : 374,927.89 = 150,833.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,699.06/374,927.89 = 150,833.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,699.06x = 374,927.89 × 150,833.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,699.06x = 56,551,549,890.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,551,549,890.68/271,699.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,140.40

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