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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,349.66, 374,485.51 and 150,529.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,349.66, 374,485.51 and 150,529.86 is: 207,743.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,349.66 : 374,485.51 = 150,529.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,349.66/374,485.51 = 150,529.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,349.66x = 374,485.51 × 150,529.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,349.66x = 56,371,251,580.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,371,251,580.49/271,349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,743.95

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