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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,523.34, 374,710.77 and 150,673.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,523.34, 374,710.77 and 150,673.50 is: 207,934.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,523.34 : 374,710.77 = 150,673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,523.34/374,710.77 = 150,673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,523.34x = 374,710.77 × 150,673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,523.34x = 56,458,983,203.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,458,983,203.60/271,523.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,934.18

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