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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,342.79, 374,475.46 and 150,523.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,342.79, 374,475.46 and 150,523.03 is: 207,734.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,342.79 : 374,475.46 = 150,523.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,342.79/374,475.46 = 150,523.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,342.79x = 374,475.46 × 150,523.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,342.79x = 56,367,179,027.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,367,179,027.47/271,342.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,734.21

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