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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,713.06, 374,968.44 and 150,862.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,713.06, 374,968.44 and 150,862.14 is: 208,192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,713.06 : 374,968.44 = 150,862.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,713.06/374,968.44 = 150,862.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,713.06x = 374,968.44 × 150,862.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,713.06x = 56,568,541,290.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,568,541,290.86/271,713.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,192.21

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