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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,718.27, 374,982.92 and 150,859.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,718.27, 374,982.92 and 150,859.56 is: 208,192.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,718.27 : 374,982.92 = 150,859.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,718.27/374,982.92 = 150,859.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,718.27x = 374,982.92 × 150,859.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,718.27x = 56,569,758,130.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,569,758,130.14/271,718.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,192.69

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