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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,723.37, 374,989.97 and 150,864.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,723.37, 374,989.97 and 150,864.66 is: 208,199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,723.37 : 374,989.97 = 150,864.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,723.37/374,989.97 = 150,864.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,723.37x = 374,989.97 × 150,864.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,723.37x = 56,572,734,704.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,572,734,704.62/271,723.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,199.74

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