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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,328.72, 374,471.88 and 150,496.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,328.72, 374,471.88 and 150,496.88 is: 207,706.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,328.72 : 374,471.88 = 150,496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,328.72/374,471.88 = 150,496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,328.72x = 374,471.88 × 150,496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,328.72x = 56,356,849,587.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,356,849,587.73/271,328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,706.91

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