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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,511.58, 374,685.94 and 150,653.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,511.58, 374,685.94 and 150,653.71 is: 207,902.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,511.58 : 374,685.94 = 150,653.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,511.58/374,685.94 = 150,653.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,511.58x = 374,685.94 × 150,653.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,511.58x = 56,447,825,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,447,825,632.49/271,511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,902.09

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