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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,359.63, 374,499.28 and 150,539.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,359.63, 374,499.28 and 150,539.84 is: 207,757.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,359.63 : 374,499.28 = 150,539.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,359.63/374,499.28 = 150,539.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,359.63x = 374,499.28 × 150,539.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,359.63x = 56,377,061,411.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,377,061,411.37/271,359.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,757.73

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