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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,441.62, 374,589 and 150,601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,441.62, 374,589 and 150,601.32 is: 207,829.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,441.62 : 374,589 = 150,601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,441.62/374,589 = 150,601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,441.62x = 374,589 × 150,601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,441.62x = 56,413,597,857.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,413,597,857.48/271,441.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,829.58

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