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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,723.82, 374,979.78 and 150,865.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,723.82, 374,979.78 and 150,865.47 is: 208,194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,723.82 : 374,979.78 = 150,865.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,723.82/374,979.78 = 150,865.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,723.82x = 374,979.78 × 150,865.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,723.82x = 56,571,500,750.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,571,500,750.20/271,723.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,194.86

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