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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,227.09, 374,292.77 and 150,365.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,227.09, 374,292.77 and 150,365.27 is: 207,503.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,227.09 : 374,292.77 = 150,365.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,227.09/374,292.77 = 150,365.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,227.09x = 374,292.77 × 150,365.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,227.09x = 56,280,630,796.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,280,630,796.81/271,227.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,503.72

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