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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,361.52, 374,501.88 and 150,541.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,361.52, 374,501.88 and 150,541.71 is: 207,760.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,361.52 : 374,501.88 = 150,541.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,361.52/374,501.88 = 150,541.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,361.52x = 374,501.88 × 150,541.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,361.52x = 56,378,153,413.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,378,153,413.41/271,361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,760.31

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