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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,413.28, 374,556.33 and 150,550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,413.28, 374,556.33 and 150,550.64 is: 207,763.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,413.28 : 374,556.33 = 150,550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,413.28/374,556.33 = 150,550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,413.28x = 374,556.33 × 150,550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,413.28x = 56,389,695,197.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,389,695,197.55/271,413.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,763.21

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