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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,726.35, 374,991.92 and 150,869.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,726.35, 374,991.92 and 150,869.49 is: 208,205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,726.35 : 374,991.92 = 150,869.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,726.35/374,991.92 = 150,869.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,726.35x = 374,991.92 × 150,869.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,726.35x = 56,574,838,970.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,574,838,970.17/271,726.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,205.20

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