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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,716.06, 374,972.58 and 150,865.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,716.06, 374,972.58 and 150,865.14 is: 208,196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,716.06 : 374,972.58 = 150,865.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,716.06/374,972.58 = 150,865.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,716.06x = 374,972.58 × 150,865.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,716.06x = 56,570,290,777.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,570,290,777.86/271,716.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,196.35

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