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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,381.84, 374,491.65 and 150,514.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,381.84, 374,491.65 and 150,514.45 is: 207,701.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,381.84 : 374,491.65 = 150,514.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,381.84/374,491.65 = 150,514.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,381.84x = 374,491.65 × 150,514.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,381.84x = 56,366,404,729.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,366,404,729.34/271,381.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,701.46

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