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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,237.15, 374,329.45 and 150,416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,237.15, 374,329.45 and 150,416.34 is: 207,586.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,237.15 : 374,329.45 = 150,416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,237.15/374,329.45 = 150,416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,237.15x = 374,329.45 × 150,416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,237.15x = 56,305,265,823.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,305,265,823.21/271,237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,586.85

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