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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,238.27, 374,308.14 and 150,376.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,238.27, 374,308.14 and 150,376.45 is: 207,519.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,238.27 : 374,308.14 = 150,376.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,238.27/374,308.14 = 150,376.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,238.27x = 374,308.14 × 150,376.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,238.27x = 56,287,128,783.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,287,128,783.40/271,238.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,519.13

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