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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,724.37, 374,991.35 and 150,865.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,724.37, 374,991.35 and 150,865.66 is: 208,201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,724.37 : 374,991.35 = 150,865.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,724.37/374,991.35 = 150,865.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,724.37x = 374,991.35 × 150,865.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,724.37x = 56,573,317,512.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,573,317,512.04/271,724.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,201.12

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