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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,724.43, 374,991.44 and 150,865.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,724.43, 374,991.44 and 150,865.74 is: 208,201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,724.43 : 374,991.44 = 150,865.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,724.43/374,991.44 = 150,865.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,724.43x = 374,991.44 × 150,865.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,724.43x = 56,573,360,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,573,360,334.94/271,724.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,201.23

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