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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,593.24, 374,791.52 and 150,731.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,593.24, 374,791.52 and 150,731.42 is: 208,005.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,593.24 : 374,791.52 = 150,731.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,593.24/374,791.52 = 150,731.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,593.24x = 374,791.52 × 150,731.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,593.24x = 56,492,856,516.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,492,856,516.43/271,593.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,005.39

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