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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,738.72, 374,981.16 and 150,873.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,738.72, 374,981.16 and 150,873.76 is: 208,195.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,738.72 : 374,981.16 = 150,873.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,738.72/374,981.16 = 150,873.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,738.72x = 374,981.16 × 150,873.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,738.72x = 56,574,817,538.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,574,817,538.36/271,738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,195.64

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