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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,419.72, 374,529 and 150,530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,419.72, 374,529 and 150,530.72 is: 207,715.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,419.72 : 374,529 = 150,530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,419.72/374,529 = 150,530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,419.72x = 374,529 × 150,530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,419.72x = 56,378,120,030.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,378,120,030.88/271,419.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,715.64

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