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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,351.55, 374,488.11 and 150,531.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,351.55, 374,488.11 and 150,531.75 is: 207,746.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,351.55 : 374,488.11 = 150,531.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,351.55/374,488.11 = 150,531.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,351.55x = 374,488.11 × 150,531.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,351.55x = 56,372,350,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,372,350,552.49/271,351.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,746.56

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