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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,219.30, 374,304.72 and 150,398.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,219.30, 374,304.72 and 150,398.46 is: 207,562.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,219.30 : 374,304.72 = 150,398.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,219.30/374,304.72 = 150,398.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,219.30x = 374,304.72 × 150,398.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,219.30x = 56,294,853,458.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,294,853,458.73/271,219.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,562.12

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