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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,345.28, 374,478.91 and 150,525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,345.28, 374,478.91 and 150,525.52 is: 207,737.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,345.28 : 374,478.91 = 150,525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,345.28/374,478.91 = 150,525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,345.28x = 374,478.91 × 150,525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,345.28x = 56,368,632,656.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,368,632,656.78/271,345.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,737.66

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