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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,358.69, 374,497.92 and 150,538.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,358.69, 374,497.92 and 150,538.86 is: 207,756.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,358.69 : 374,497.92 = 150,538.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,358.69/374,497.92 = 150,538.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,358.69x = 374,497.92 × 150,538.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,358.69x = 56,376,489,949.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,376,489,949.17/271,358.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,756.35

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