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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,228.32, 374,317.16 and 150,407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,228.32, 374,317.16 and 150,407.44 is: 207,574.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,228.32 : 374,317.16 = 150,407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,228.32/374,317.16 = 150,407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,228.32x = 374,317.16 × 150,407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,228.32x = 56,300,085,783.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,300,085,783.67/271,228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,574.51

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