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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,337, 374,445.06 and 150,496.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,337, 374,445.06 and 150,496.79 is: 207,685.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,337 : 374,445.06 = 150,496.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,337/374,445.06 = 150,496.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,337x = 374,445.06 × 150,496.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,337x = 56,352,779,561.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,352,779,561.36/271,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,685.57

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