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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,496.64, 374,685.90 and 150,660.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,496.64, 374,685.90 and 150,660.78 is: 207,923.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,496.64 : 374,685.90 = 150,660.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,496.64/374,685.90 = 150,660.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,496.64x = 374,685.90 × 150,660.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,496.64x = 56,450,469,949.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,450,469,949.00/271,496.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,923.27

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