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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,333.08, 374,439.76 and 150,475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,333.08, 374,439.76 and 150,475.80 is: 207,656.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,333.08 : 374,439.76 = 150,475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,333.08/374,439.76 = 150,475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,333.08x = 374,439.76 × 150,475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,333.08x = 56,344,122,437.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,344,122,437.81/271,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,656.66

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