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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,482.41, 374,690.72 and 150,662.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,482.41, 374,690.72 and 150,662.52 is: 207,939.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,482.41 : 374,690.72 = 150,662.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,482.41/374,690.72 = 150,662.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,482.41x = 374,690.72 × 150,662.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,482.41x = 56,451,848,095.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,451,848,095.81/271,482.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,939.25

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