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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,727.43, 374,995.58 and 150,868.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,727.43, 374,995.58 and 150,868.74 is: 208,205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,727.43 : 374,995.58 = 150,868.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,727.43/374,995.58 = 150,868.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,727.43x = 374,995.58 × 150,868.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,727.43x = 56,575,110,660.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,575,110,660.17/271,727.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,205.37

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