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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,526.95, 374,689.18 and 150,660.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,526.95, 374,689.18 and 150,660.57 is: 207,901.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,526.95 : 374,689.18 = 150,660.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,526.95/374,689.18 = 150,660.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,526.95x = 374,689.18 × 150,660.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,526.95x = 56,450,885,431.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,450,885,431.63/271,526.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,901.59

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