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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,714.24, 374,951.02 and 150,847.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,714.24, 374,951.02 and 150,847.74 is: 208,161.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,714.24 : 374,951.02 = 150,847.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,714.24/374,951.02 = 150,847.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,714.24x = 374,951.02 × 150,847.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,714.24x = 56,560,513,977.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,560,513,977.69/271,714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,161.76

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