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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,412.78, 374,555.64 and 150,550.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,412.78, 374,555.64 and 150,550.14 is: 207,762.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,412.78 : 374,555.64 = 150,550.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,412.78/374,555.64 = 150,550.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,412.78x = 374,555.64 × 150,550.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,412.78x = 56,389,404,039.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,389,404,039.79/271,412.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,762.52

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