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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,737.72, 374,979.78 and 150,872.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,737.72, 374,979.78 and 150,872.76 is: 208,194.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,737.72 : 374,979.78 = 150,872.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,737.72/374,979.78 = 150,872.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,737.72x = 374,979.78 × 150,872.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,737.72x = 56,574,234,352.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,574,234,352.79/271,737.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,194.26

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