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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,525.95, 374,687.80 and 150,659.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,525.95, 374,687.80 and 150,659.57 is: 207,900.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,525.95 : 374,687.80 = 150,659.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,525.95/374,687.80 = 150,659.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,525.95x = 374,687.80 × 150,659.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,525.95x = 56,450,302,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,450,302,832.25/271,525.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,900.21

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