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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,223.82, 374,310.99 and 150,402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,223.82, 374,310.99 and 150,402.96 is: 207,568.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,223.82 : 374,310.99 = 150,402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,223.82/374,310.99 = 150,402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,223.82x = 374,310.99 × 150,402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,223.82x = 56,297,480,856.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,297,480,856.53/271,223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,568.35

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