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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,396.92, 374,572.56 and 150,577.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,396.92, 374,572.56 and 150,577.08 is: 207,821.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,396.92 : 374,572.56 = 150,577.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,396.92/374,572.56 = 150,577.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,396.92x = 374,572.56 × 150,577.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,396.92x = 56,402,042,332.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,402,042,332.92/271,396.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,821.23

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