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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,524.78, 374,710.19 and 150,662.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,524.78, 374,710.19 and 150,662.25 is: 207,917.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,524.78 : 374,710.19 = 150,662.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,524.78/374,710.19 = 150,662.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,524.78x = 374,710.19 × 150,662.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,524.78x = 56,454,679,570.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,454,679,570.02/271,524.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,917.23

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