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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,726.37, 374,994.11 and 150,867.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,726.37, 374,994.11 and 150,867.66 is: 208,203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,726.37 : 374,994.11 = 150,867.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,726.37/374,994.11 = 150,867.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,726.37x = 374,994.11 × 150,867.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,726.37x = 56,574,483,889.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,574,483,889.48/271,726.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,203.88

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