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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,408.44, 374,588.48 and 150,588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,408.44, 374,588.48 and 150,588.60 is: 207,837.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,408.44 : 374,588.48 = 150,588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,408.44/374,588.48 = 150,588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,408.44x = 374,588.48 × 150,588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,408.44x = 56,408,754,779.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,408,754,779.33/271,408.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,837.14

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