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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,364.64, 374,505.57 and 150,544.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,364.64, 374,505.57 and 150,544.86 is: 207,764.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,364.64 : 374,505.57 = 150,544.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,364.64/374,505.57 = 150,544.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,364.64x = 374,505.57 × 150,544.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,364.64x = 56,379,888,604.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,379,888,604.87/271,364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,764.32

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