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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,506.65, 374,673.45 and 150,645.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,506.65, 374,673.45 and 150,645.33 is: 207,887.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,506.65 : 374,673.45 = 150,645.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,506.65/374,673.45 = 150,645.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,506.65x = 374,673.45 × 150,645.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,506.65x = 56,442,805,517.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,442,805,517.49/271,506.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,887.38

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