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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,462.13, 374,662.72 and 150,642.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,462.13, 374,662.72 and 150,642.23 is: 207,911.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,462.13 : 374,662.72 = 150,642.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,462.13/374,662.72 = 150,642.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,462.13x = 374,662.72 × 150,642.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,462.13x = 56,440,027,213.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,440,027,213.77/271,462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,911.23

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