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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,358.51, 374,497.73 and 150,538.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,358.51, 374,497.73 and 150,538.71 is: 207,756.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,358.51 : 374,497.73 = 150,538.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,358.51/374,497.73 = 150,538.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,358.51x = 374,497.73 × 150,538.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,358.51x = 56,376,405,335.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,376,405,335.05/271,358.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,756.18

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