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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,189.26, 374,235.19 and 150,329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,189.26, 374,235.19 and 150,329.50 is: 207,451.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,189.26 : 374,235.19 = 150,329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,189.26/374,235.19 = 150,329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,189.26x = 374,235.19 × 150,329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,189.26x = 56,258,587,683.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,258,587,683.69/271,189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,451.39

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