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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,419.49, 374,560.59 and 150,568.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,419.49, 374,560.59 and 150,568.44 is: 207,785.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,419.49 : 374,560.59 = 150,568.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,419.49/374,560.59 = 150,568.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,419.49x = 374,560.59 × 150,568.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,419.49x = 56,397,002,034.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,397,002,034.86/271,419.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,785.38

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