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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,505.39, 374,671.68 and 150,644.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,505.39, 374,671.68 and 150,644.07 is: 207,885.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,505.39 : 374,671.68 = 150,644.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,505.39/374,671.68 = 150,644.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,505.39x = 374,671.68 × 150,644.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,505.39x = 56,442,066,788.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,442,066,788.94/271,505.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,885.63

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