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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,580.05, 374,777.72 and 150,722.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,580.05, 374,777.72 and 150,722.34 is: 207,995.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,580.05 : 374,777.72 = 150,722.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,580.05/374,777.72 = 150,722.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,580.05x = 374,777.72 × 150,722.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,580.05x = 56,487,373,344.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,487,373,344.45/271,580.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,995.30

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