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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,268.73, 374,351.63 and 150,418.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,268.73, 374,351.63 and 150,418.53 is: 207,578.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,268.73 : 374,351.63 = 150,418.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,268.73/374,351.63 = 150,418.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,268.73x = 374,351.63 × 150,418.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,268.73x = 56,309,421,135.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,309,421,135.61/271,268.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,578.00

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