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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,406.44, 374,585.72 and 150,586.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,406.44, 374,585.72 and 150,586.60 is: 207,834.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,406.44 : 374,585.72 = 150,586.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,406.44/374,585.72 = 150,586.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,406.44x = 374,585.72 × 150,586.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,406.44x = 56,407,589,983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,407,589,983.35/271,406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,834.38

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