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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,237.95, 374,308.47 and 150,380.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,237.95, 374,308.47 and 150,380.73 is: 207,525.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,237.95 : 374,308.47 = 150,380.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,237.95/374,308.47 = 150,380.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,237.95x = 374,308.47 × 150,380.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,237.95x = 56,288,780,963.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,288,780,963.78/271,237.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,525.46

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