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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,341.53, 374,473.73 and 150,521.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,341.53, 374,473.73 and 150,521.78 is: 207,732.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,341.53 : 374,473.73 = 150,521.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,341.53/374,473.73 = 150,521.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,341.53x = 374,473.73 × 150,521.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,341.53x = 56,366,449,777.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,366,449,777.86/271,341.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,732.49

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