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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,235.90, 374,327.72 and 150,415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,235.90, 374,327.72 and 150,415.08 is: 207,585.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,235.90 : 374,327.72 = 150,415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,235.90/374,327.72 = 150,415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,235.90x = 374,327.72 × 150,415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,235.90x = 56,304,533,950.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,304,533,950.02/271,235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,585.11

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