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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,511.61, 374,680.31 and 150,650.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,511.61, 374,680.31 and 150,650.29 is: 207,894.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,511.61 : 374,680.31 = 150,650.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,511.61/374,680.31 = 150,650.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,511.61x = 374,680.31 × 150,650.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,511.61x = 56,445,697,358.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,445,697,358.79/271,511.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,894.23

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