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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,541.72, 374,717.76 and 150,688.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,541.72, 374,717.76 and 150,688.28 is: 207,944.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,541.72 : 374,717.76 = 150,688.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,541.72/374,717.76 = 150,688.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,541.72x = 374,717.76 × 150,688.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,541.72x = 56,465,574,739.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,465,574,739.85/271,541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,944.38

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