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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,343.28, 374,476.15 and 150,523.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,343.28, 374,476.15 and 150,523.53 is: 207,734.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,343.28 : 374,476.15 = 150,523.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,343.28/374,476.15 = 150,523.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,343.28x = 374,476.15 × 150,523.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,343.28x = 56,367,471,998.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,367,471,998.81/271,343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,734.91

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