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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,424.42, 374,535.46 and 150,535.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,424.42, 374,535.46 and 150,535.42 is: 207,722.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,424.42 : 374,535.46 = 150,535.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,424.42/374,535.46 = 150,535.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,424.42x = 374,535.46 × 150,535.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,424.42x = 56,380,852,775.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,380,852,775.99/271,424.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,722.11

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