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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,725.43, 374,992.82 and 150,866.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,725.43, 374,992.82 and 150,866.74 is: 208,202.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,725.43 : 374,992.82 = 150,866.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,725.43/374,992.82 = 150,866.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,725.43x = 374,992.82 × 150,866.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,725.43x = 56,573,944,276.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,573,944,276.81/271,725.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,202.61

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