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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,350, 374,467.68 and 150,496.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,350, 374,467.68 and 150,496.56 is: 207,687.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,350 : 374,467.68 = 150,496.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,350/374,467.68 = 150,496.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,350x = 374,467.68 × 150,496.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,350x = 56,356,097,671.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,356,097,671.18/271,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,687.85

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