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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,727.25, 374,995.32 and 150,868.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,727.25, 374,995.32 and 150,868.55 is: 208,205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,727.25 : 374,995.32 = 150,868.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,727.25/374,995.32 = 150,868.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,727.25x = 374,995.32 × 150,868.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,727.25x = 56,574,999,430.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,574,999,430.84/271,727.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,205.10

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