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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,543.55, 374,747.69 and 150,685.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,543.55, 374,747.69 and 150,685.12 is: 207,955.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,543.55 : 374,747.69 = 150,685.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,543.55/374,747.69 = 150,685.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,543.55x = 374,747.69 × 150,685.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,543.55x = 56,468,900,637.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,468,900,637.37/271,543.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,955.23

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