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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,726.19, 374,993.85 and 150,867.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,726.19, 374,993.85 and 150,867.49 is: 208,203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,726.19 : 374,993.85 = 150,867.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,726.19/374,993.85 = 150,867.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,726.19x = 374,993.85 × 150,867.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,726.19x = 56,574,380,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,574,380,914.94/271,726.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,203.64

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