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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,416.65, 374,557.23 and 150,565.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,416.65, 374,557.23 and 150,565.86 is: 207,782.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,416.65 : 374,557.23 = 150,565.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,416.65/374,557.23 = 150,565.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,416.65x = 374,557.23 × 150,565.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,416.65x = 56,395,531,454.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,395,531,454.17/271,416.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,782.14

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