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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,227.56, 374,259.42 and 150,367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,227.56, 374,259.42 and 150,367.73 is: 207,488.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,227.56 : 374,259.42 = 150,367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,227.56/374,259.42 = 150,367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,227.56x = 374,259.42 × 150,367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,227.56x = 56,276,537,545.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,276,537,545.22/271,227.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,488.28

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