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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,343.41, 374,476.32 and 150,523.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,343.41, 374,476.32 and 150,523.65 is: 207,735.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,343.41 : 374,476.32 = 150,523.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,343.41/374,476.32 = 150,523.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,343.41x = 374,476.32 × 150,523.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,343.41x = 56,367,542,524.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,367,542,524.97/271,343.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,735.07

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