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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,480.41, 374,687.96 and 150,660.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,480.41, 374,687.96 and 150,660.52 is: 207,936.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,480.41 : 374,687.96 = 150,660.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,480.41/374,687.96 = 150,660.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,480.41x = 374,687.96 × 150,660.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,480.41x = 56,450,681,201.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,450,681,201.32/271,480.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,936.48

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