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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,436.37, 374,581.76 and 150,596.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,436.37, 374,581.76 and 150,596.07 is: 207,822.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,436.37 : 374,581.76 = 150,596.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,436.37/374,581.76 = 150,596.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,436.37x = 374,581.76 × 150,596.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,436.37x = 56,410,540,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,410,540,196.70/271,436.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,822.33

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