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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,344.78, 374,478.22 and 150,525.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,344.78, 374,478.22 and 150,525.02 is: 207,736.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,344.78 : 374,478.22 = 150,525.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,344.78/374,478.22 = 150,525.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,344.78x = 374,478.22 × 150,525.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,344.78x = 56,368,341,555.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,368,341,555.06/271,344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,736.97

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