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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,207.29, 374,231.48 and 150,347.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,207.29, 374,231.48 and 150,347.49 is: 207,460.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,207.29 : 374,231.48 = 150,347.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,207.29/374,231.48 = 150,347.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,207.29x = 374,231.48 × 150,347.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,207.29x = 56,264,762,945.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,264,762,945.25/271,207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,460.36

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