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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,774.04, 375,035.52 and 150,922.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,774.04, 375,035.52 and 150,922.96 is: 208,266.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,774.04 : 375,035.52 = 150,922.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,774.04/375,035.52 = 150,922.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,774.04x = 375,035.52 × 150,922.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,774.04x = 56,601,470,783.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,601,470,783.54/271,774.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,266.66

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