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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,341.20, 374,473.86 and 150,521.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,341.20, 374,473.86 and 150,521.41 is: 207,732.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,341.20 : 374,473.86 = 150,521.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,341.20/374,473.86 = 150,521.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,341.20x = 374,473.86 × 150,521.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,341.20x = 56,366,334,795.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,366,334,795.53/271,341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,732.31

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