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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,208.38, 374,242.35 and 150,339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,208.38, 374,242.35 and 150,339.42 is: 207,454.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,208.38 : 374,242.35 = 150,339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,208.38/374,242.35 = 150,339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,208.38x = 374,242.35 × 150,339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,208.38x = 56,263,377,838.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,263,377,838.44/271,208.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,454.42

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