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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,513.42, 374,688.52 and 150,674.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,513.42, 374,688.52 and 150,674.15 is: 207,930.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,513.42 : 374,688.52 = 150,674.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,513.42/374,688.52 = 150,674.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,513.42x = 374,688.52 × 150,674.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,513.42x = 56,455,874,523.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,455,874,523.67/271,513.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,930.33

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