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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,543.72, 374,720.52 and 150,690.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,543.72, 374,720.52 and 150,690.28 is: 207,947.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,543.72 : 374,720.52 = 150,690.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,543.72/374,720.52 = 150,690.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,543.72x = 374,720.52 × 150,690.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,543.72x = 56,466,740,080.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,466,740,080.55/271,543.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,947.14

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