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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,510.77, 374,705.39 and 150,674.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,510.77, 374,705.39 and 150,674.90 is: 207,942.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,510.77 : 374,705.39 = 150,674.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,510.77/374,705.39 = 150,674.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,510.77x = 374,705.39 × 150,674.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,510.77x = 56,458,698,481.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,458,698,481.16/271,510.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,942.76

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