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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,524.95, 374,686.42 and 150,658.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,524.95, 374,686.42 and 150,658.57 is: 207,898.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,524.95 : 374,686.42 = 150,658.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,524.95/374,686.42 = 150,658.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,524.95x = 374,686.42 × 150,658.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,524.95x = 56,449,720,235.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,449,720,235.62/271,524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,898.83

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