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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,343.65, 374,477.24 and 150,523.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,343.65, 374,477.24 and 150,523.86 is: 207,735.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,343.65 : 374,477.24 = 150,523.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,343.65/374,477.24 = 150,523.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,343.65x = 374,477.24 × 150,523.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,343.65x = 56,367,758,894.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,367,758,894.33/271,343.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,735.69

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