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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,343.79, 374,476.84 and 150,524.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,343.79, 374,476.84 and 150,524.03 is: 207,735.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,343.79 : 374,476.84 = 150,524.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,343.79/374,476.84 = 150,524.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,343.79x = 374,476.84 × 150,524.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,343.79x = 56,367,763,098.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,367,763,098.47/271,343.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,735.59

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