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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,265.70, 374,331.66 and 150,399.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,265.70, 374,331.66 and 150,399.92 is: 207,543.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,265.70 : 374,331.66 = 150,399.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,265.70/374,331.66 = 150,399.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,265.70x = 374,331.66 × 150,399.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,265.70x = 56,299,451,717.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,299,451,717.47/271,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,543.57

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