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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,441.22, 374,558.67 and 150,552.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,441.22, 374,558.67 and 150,552.23 is: 207,745.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,441.22 : 374,558.67 = 150,552.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,441.22/374,558.67 = 150,552.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,441.22x = 374,558.67 × 150,552.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,441.22x = 56,390,641,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,390,641,161.54/271,441.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,745.32

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