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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,394.68, 374,524.74 and 150,537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,394.68, 374,524.74 and 150,537.40 is: 207,741.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,394.68 : 374,524.74 = 150,537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,394.68/374,524.74 = 150,537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,394.68x = 374,524.74 × 150,537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,394.68x = 56,379,980,595.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,379,980,595.28/271,394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,741.66

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