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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,393.42, 374,567.76 and 150,573.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,393.42, 374,567.76 and 150,573.58 is: 207,816.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,393.42 : 374,567.76 = 150,573.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,393.42/374,567.76 = 150,573.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,393.42x = 374,567.76 × 150,573.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,393.42x = 56,400,008,575.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,400,008,575.78/271,393.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,816.42

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