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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,360.13, 374,499.97 and 150,540.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,360.13, 374,499.97 and 150,540.34 is: 207,758.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,360.13 : 374,499.97 = 150,540.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,360.13/374,499.97 = 150,540.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,360.13x = 374,499.97 × 150,540.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,360.13x = 56,377,352,813.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,377,352,813.79/271,360.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,758.42

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