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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,526.84, 374,715.60 and 150,677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,526.84, 374,715.60 and 150,677 is: 207,939.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,526.84 : 374,715.60 = 150,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,526.84/374,715.60 = 150,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,526.84x = 374,715.60 × 150,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,526.84x = 56,461,022,461.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,461,022,461.20/271,526.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,939.01

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