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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,145.26, 374,202.85 and 150,324.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,145.26, 374,202.85 and 150,324.45 is: 207,460.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,145.26 : 374,202.85 = 150,324.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,145.26/374,202.85 = 150,324.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,145.26x = 374,202.85 × 150,324.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,145.26x = 56,251,835,743.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,251,835,743.67/271,145.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,460.15

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