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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,146.26, 374,204.23 and 150,325.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,146.26, 374,204.23 and 150,325.45 is: 207,461.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,146.26 : 374,204.23 = 150,325.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,146.26/374,204.23 = 150,325.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,146.26x = 374,204.23 × 150,325.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,146.26x = 56,252,419,266.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,252,419,266.65/271,146.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,461.53

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