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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,726.41, 374,994.16 and 150,867.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,726.41, 374,994.16 and 150,867.71 is: 208,203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,726.41 : 374,994.16 = 150,867.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,726.41/374,994.16 = 150,867.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,726.41x = 374,994.16 × 150,867.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,726.41x = 56,574,510,182.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,574,510,182.57/271,726.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,203.94

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