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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,710.24, 374,945.50 and 150,843.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,710.24, 374,945.50 and 150,843.74 is: 208,156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,710.24 : 374,945.50 = 150,843.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,710.24/374,945.50 = 150,843.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,710.24x = 374,945.50 × 150,843.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,710.24x = 56,558,182,569.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,558,182,569.35/271,710.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,156.24

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