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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,726.75, 374,994.63 and 150,868.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,726.75, 374,994.63 and 150,868.05 is: 208,204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,726.75 : 374,994.63 = 150,868.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,726.75/374,994.63 = 150,868.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,726.75x = 374,994.63 × 150,868.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,726.75x = 56,574,707,834.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,574,707,834.23/271,726.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,204.41

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