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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,481.91, 374,690.03 and 150,662.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,481.91, 374,690.03 and 150,662.03 is: 207,938.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,481.91 : 374,690.03 = 150,662.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,481.91/374,690.03 = 150,662.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,481.91x = 374,690.03 × 150,662.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,481.91x = 56,451,557,913.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,451,557,913.80/271,481.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,938.56

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