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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,541.05, 374,744.24 and 150,682.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,541.05, 374,744.24 and 150,682.62 is: 207,951.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,541.05 : 374,744.24 = 150,682.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,541.05/374,744.24 = 150,682.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,541.05x = 374,744.24 × 150,682.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,541.05x = 56,467,443,913.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,467,443,913.11/271,541.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,951.78

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