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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,725.41, 374,992.78 and 150,866.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,725.41, 374,992.78 and 150,866.71 is: 208,202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,725.41 : 374,992.78 = 150,866.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,725.41/374,992.78 = 150,866.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,725.41x = 374,992.78 × 150,866.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,725.41x = 56,573,925,494.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,573,925,494.56/271,725.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,202.56

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