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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,358.59, 374,497.85 and 150,538.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,358.59, 374,497.85 and 150,538.80 is: 207,756.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,358.59 : 374,497.85 = 150,538.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,358.59/374,497.85 = 150,538.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,358.59x = 374,497.85 × 150,538.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,358.59x = 56,376,456,941.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,376,456,941.58/271,358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,756.30

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