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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,144.26, 374,201.47 and 150,323.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,144.26, 374,201.47 and 150,323.45 is: 207,458.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,144.26 : 374,201.47 = 150,323.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,144.26/374,201.47 = 150,323.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,144.26x = 374,201.47 × 150,323.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,144.26x = 56,251,254,282.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,251,254,282.37/271,144.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,458.77

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