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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,540.72, 374,716.38 and 150,687.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,540.72, 374,716.38 and 150,687.28 is: 207,943.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,540.72 : 374,716.38 = 150,687.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,540.72/374,716.38 = 150,687.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,540.72x = 374,716.38 × 150,687.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,540.72x = 56,464,992,073.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,464,992,073.65/271,540.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,943.00

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