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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,524.84, 374,712.84 and 150,675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,524.84, 374,712.84 and 150,675 is: 207,936.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,524.84 : 374,712.84 = 150,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,524.84/374,712.84 = 150,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,524.84x = 374,712.84 × 150,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,524.84x = 56,459,857,167.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,459,857,167.00/271,524.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,936.25

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