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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,347.39, 374,482.41 and 150,527.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,347.39, 374,482.41 and 150,527.61 is: 207,740.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,347.39 : 374,482.41 = 150,527.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,347.39/374,482.41 = 150,527.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,347.39x = 374,482.41 × 150,527.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,347.39x = 56,369,942,164.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,369,942,164.34/271,347.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,740.87

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