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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,779.72, 375,043.38 and 150,928.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,779.72, 375,043.38 and 150,928.74 is: 208,274.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,779.72 : 375,043.38 = 150,928.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,779.72/375,043.38 = 150,928.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,779.72x = 375,043.38 × 150,928.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,779.72x = 56,604,824,788.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,604,824,788.74/271,779.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,274.65

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