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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,518.96, 374,698.20 and 150,660.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,518.96, 374,698.20 and 150,660.72 is: 207,912.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,518.96 : 374,698.20 = 150,660.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,518.96/374,698.20 = 150,660.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,518.96x = 374,698.20 × 150,660.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,518.96x = 56,452,300,594.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,452,300,594.70/271,518.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,912.92

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