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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,383.08, 374,493.38 and 150,515.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,383.08, 374,493.38 and 150,515.69 is: 207,703.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,383.08 : 374,493.38 = 150,515.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,383.08/374,493.38 = 150,515.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,383.08x = 374,493.38 × 150,515.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,383.08x = 56,367,126,866.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,367,126,866.09/271,383.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,703.18

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