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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,237.65, 374,330.15 and 150,416.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,237.65, 374,330.15 and 150,416.84 is: 207,587.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,237.65 : 374,330.15 = 150,416.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,237.65/374,330.15 = 150,416.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,237.65x = 374,330.15 × 150,416.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,237.65x = 56,305,555,655.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,305,555,655.99/271,237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,587.54

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