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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,227.32, 374,315.78 and 150,406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,227.32, 374,315.78 and 150,406.44 is: 207,573.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,227.32 : 374,315.78 = 150,406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,227.32/374,315.78 = 150,406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,227.32x = 374,315.78 × 150,406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,227.32x = 56,299,503,905.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,299,503,905.62/271,227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,573.13

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