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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,446.72, 374,596.92 and 150,588.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,446.72, 374,596.92 and 150,588.02 is: 207,811.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,446.72 : 374,596.92 = 150,588.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,446.72/374,596.92 = 150,588.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,446.72x = 374,596.92 × 150,588.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,446.72x = 56,409,806,607.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,409,806,607.91/271,446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,811.71

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