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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,522.01, 374,699.15 and 150,663.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,522.01, 374,699.15 and 150,663.02 is: 207,914.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,522.01 : 374,699.15 = 150,663.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,522.01/374,699.15 = 150,663.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,522.01x = 374,699.15 × 150,663.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,522.01x = 56,453,302,903.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,453,302,903.62/271,522.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,914.28

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