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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,407.53, 374,548.40 and 150,544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,407.53, 374,548.40 and 150,544.88 is: 207,755.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,407.53 : 374,548.40 = 150,544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,407.53/374,548.40 = 150,544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,407.53x = 374,548.40 × 150,544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,407.53x = 56,386,343,932.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,386,343,932.19/271,407.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,755.27

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