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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,729.38, 374,998.26 and 150,870.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,729.38, 374,998.26 and 150,870.67 is: 208,208.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,729.38 : 374,998.26 = 150,870.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,729.38/374,998.26 = 150,870.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,729.38x = 374,998.26 × 150,870.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,729.38x = 56,576,238,735.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,576,238,735.03/271,729.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,208.03

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