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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,342.28, 374,474.77 and 150,522.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,342.28, 374,474.77 and 150,522.53 is: 207,733.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,342.28 : 374,474.77 = 150,522.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,342.28/374,474.77 = 150,522.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,342.28x = 374,474.77 × 150,522.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,342.28x = 56,366,887,552.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,366,887,552.89/271,342.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,733.52

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