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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,217.29, 374,301.96 and 150,396.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,217.29, 374,301.96 and 150,396.46 is: 207,559.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,217.29 : 374,301.96 = 150,396.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,217.29/374,301.96 = 150,396.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,217.29x = 374,301.96 × 150,396.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,217.29x = 56,293,689,755.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,293,689,755.06/271,217.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,559.37

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