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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,362.52, 374,503.26 and 150,542.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,362.52, 374,503.26 and 150,542.71 is: 207,761.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,362.52 : 374,503.26 = 150,542.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,362.52/374,503.26 = 150,542.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,362.52x = 374,503.26 × 150,542.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,362.52x = 56,378,735,664.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,378,735,664.23/271,362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,761.69

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