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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,723.74, 374,961.42 and 150,865.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,723.74, 374,961.42 and 150,865.02 is: 208,184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,723.74 : 374,961.42 = 150,865.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,723.74/374,961.42 = 150,865.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,723.74x = 374,961.42 × 150,865.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,723.74x = 56,568,562,127.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,568,562,127.53/271,723.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,184.10

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