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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,377.24, 374,523.54 and 150,557.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,377.24, 374,523.54 and 150,557.38 is: 207,781.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,377.24 : 374,523.54 = 150,557.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,377.24/374,523.54 = 150,557.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,377.24x = 374,523.54 × 150,557.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,377.24x = 56,387,282,930.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,387,282,930.73/271,377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,781.92

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