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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,717.08, 374,973.96 and 150,866.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,717.08, 374,973.96 and 150,866.16 is: 208,197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,717.08 : 374,973.96 = 150,866.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,717.08/374,973.96 = 150,866.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,717.08x = 374,973.96 × 150,866.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,717.08x = 56,570,881,445.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,570,881,445.19/271,717.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,197.74

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