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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,343.03, 374,475.80 and 150,523.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,343.03, 374,475.80 and 150,523.28 is: 207,734.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,343.03 : 374,475.80 = 150,523.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,343.03/374,475.80 = 150,523.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,343.03x = 374,475.80 × 150,523.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,343.03x = 56,367,325,696.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,367,325,696.62/271,343.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,734.56

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