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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,512.61, 374,681.69 and 150,651.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,512.61, 374,681.69 and 150,651.29 is: 207,895.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,512.61 : 374,681.69 = 150,651.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,512.61/374,681.69 = 150,651.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,512.61x = 374,681.69 × 150,651.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,512.61x = 56,446,279,937.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,446,279,937.88/271,512.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,895.61

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