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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,719.62, 374,984.79 and 150,860.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,719.62, 374,984.79 and 150,860.91 is: 208,194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,719.62 : 374,984.79 = 150,860.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,719.62/374,984.79 = 150,860.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,719.62x = 374,984.79 × 150,860.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,719.62x = 56,570,546,655.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,570,546,655.56/271,719.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,194.56

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