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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,727.35, 374,993.30 and 150,870.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,727.35, 374,993.30 and 150,870.49 is: 208,206.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,727.35 : 374,993.30 = 150,870.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,727.35/374,993.30 = 150,870.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,727.35x = 374,993.30 × 150,870.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,727.35x = 56,575,422,917.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,575,422,917.72/271,727.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,206.58

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