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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,234.47, 374,302.95 and 150,372.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,234.47, 374,302.95 and 150,372.65 is: 207,513.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,234.47 : 374,302.95 = 150,372.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,234.47/374,302.95 = 150,372.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,234.47x = 374,302.95 × 150,372.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,234.47x = 56,284,926,494.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,284,926,494.32/271,234.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,513.91

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