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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,518.84, 374,704.56 and 150,669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,518.84, 374,704.56 and 150,669 is: 207,927.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,518.84 : 374,704.56 = 150,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,518.84/374,704.56 = 150,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,518.84x = 374,704.56 × 150,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,518.84x = 56,456,361,350.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,456,361,350.64/271,518.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,927.97

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