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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,228.73, 374,307.50 and 150,362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,228.73, 374,307.50 and 150,362.34 is: 207,506.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,228.73 : 374,307.50 = 150,362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,228.73/374,307.50 = 150,362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,228.73x = 374,307.50 × 150,362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,228.73x = 56,281,750,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,281,750,827.74/271,228.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,506.60

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