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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,739.72, 374,982.54 and 150,874.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,739.72, 374,982.54 and 150,874.76 is: 208,197.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,739.72 : 374,982.54 = 150,874.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,739.72/374,982.54 = 150,874.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,739.72x = 374,982.54 × 150,874.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,739.72x = 56,575,400,726.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,575,400,726.69/271,739.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,197.02

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