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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,740.72, 374,983.92 and 150,875.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,740.72, 374,983.92 and 150,875.76 is: 208,198.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,740.72 : 374,983.92 = 150,875.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,740.72/374,983.92 = 150,875.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,740.72x = 374,983.92 × 150,875.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,740.72x = 56,575,983,917.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,575,983,917.78/271,740.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,198.40

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