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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,363.98, 374,504.66 and 150,544.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,363.98, 374,504.66 and 150,544.15 is: 207,763.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,363.98 : 374,504.66 = 150,544.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,363.98/374,504.66 = 150,544.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,363.98x = 374,504.66 × 150,544.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,363.98x = 56,379,485,710.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,379,485,710.74/271,363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,763.34

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