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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,725.37, 374,992.73 and 150,866.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,725.37, 374,992.73 and 150,866.66 is: 208,202.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,725.37 : 374,992.73 = 150,866.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,725.37/374,992.73 = 150,866.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,725.37x = 374,992.73 × 150,866.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,725.37x = 56,573,900,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,573,900,699.38/271,725.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,202.50

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