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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,719.27, 374,984.30 and 150,860.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,719.27, 374,984.30 and 150,860.56 is: 208,194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,719.27 : 374,984.30 = 150,860.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,719.27/374,984.30 = 150,860.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,719.27x = 374,984.30 × 150,860.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,719.27x = 56,570,341,489.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,570,341,489.21/271,719.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,194.07

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