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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,406.31, 374,495.85 and 150,528.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,406.31, 374,495.85 and 150,528.39 is: 207,704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,406.31 : 374,495.85 = 150,528.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,406.31/374,495.85 = 150,528.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,406.31x = 374,495.85 × 150,528.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,406.31x = 56,372,257,362.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,372,257,362.18/271,406.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,704.30

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