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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,395, 374,526.92 and 150,538.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,395, 374,526.92 and 150,538.34 is: 207,743.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,395 : 374,526.92 = 150,538.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,395/374,526.92 = 150,538.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,395x = 374,526.92 × 150,538.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,395x = 56,380,661,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,380,661,005.74/271,395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,743.92

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