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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,359.12, 374,470.40 and 150,499.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,359.12, 374,470.40 and 150,499.84 is: 207,686.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,359.12 : 374,470.40 = 150,499.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,359.12/374,470.40 = 150,499.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,359.12x = 374,470.40 × 150,499.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,359.12x = 56,357,735,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,357,735,284.74/271,359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,686.90

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