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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,230.28, 374,319.96 and 150,409.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,230.28, 374,319.96 and 150,409.48 is: 207,577.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,230.28 : 374,319.96 = 150,409.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,230.28/374,319.96 = 150,409.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,230.28x = 374,319.96 × 150,409.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,230.28x = 56,301,270,537.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,301,270,537.22/271,230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,577.38

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