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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,388.91, 374,561.52 and 150,569.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,388.91, 374,561.52 and 150,569.10 is: 207,810.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,388.91 : 374,561.52 = 150,569.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,388.91/374,561.52 = 150,569.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,388.91x = 374,561.52 × 150,569.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,388.91x = 56,397,390,961.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,397,390,961.03/271,388.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,810.23

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