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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,726.68, 374,994.54 and 150,867.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,726.68, 374,994.54 and 150,867.99 is: 208,204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,726.68 : 374,994.54 = 150,867.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,726.68/374,994.54 = 150,867.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,726.68x = 374,994.54 × 150,867.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,726.68x = 56,574,672,510.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,574,672,510.77/271,726.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,204.33

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