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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,701.09, 374,959.62 and 150,844.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,701.09, 374,959.62 and 150,844.05 is: 208,171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,701.09 : 374,959.62 = 150,844.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,701.09/374,959.62 = 150,844.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,701.09x = 374,959.62 × 150,844.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,701.09x = 56,560,427,667.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,560,427,667.26/271,701.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,171.52

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