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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,481.41, 374,689.34 and 150,661.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,481.41, 374,689.34 and 150,661.52 is: 207,937.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,481.41 : 374,689.34 = 150,661.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,481.41/374,689.34 = 150,661.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,481.41x = 374,689.34 × 150,661.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,481.41x = 56,451,265,492.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,451,265,492.20/271,481.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,937.87

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