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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,461.40, 374,618.99 and 150,610.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,461.40, 374,618.99 and 150,610.61 is: 207,843.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,461.40 : 374,618.99 = 150,610.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,461.40/374,618.99 = 150,610.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,461.40x = 374,618.99 × 150,610.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,461.40x = 56,421,594,601.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,421,594,601.48/271,461.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,843.89

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