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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,541.84, 374,726.96 and 150,701.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,541.84, 374,726.96 and 150,701.36 is: 207,967.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,541.84 : 374,726.96 = 150,701.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,541.84/374,726.96 = 150,701.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,541.84x = 374,726.96 × 150,701.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,541.84x = 56,471,862,500.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,471,862,500.67/271,541.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,967.44

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