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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,353, 374,471.82 and 150,499.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,353, 374,471.82 and 150,499.56 is: 207,691.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,353 : 374,471.82 = 150,499.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,353/374,471.82 = 150,499.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,353x = 374,471.82 × 150,499.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,353x = 56,357,844,142.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,357,844,142.40/271,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,691.99

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