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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,247.04, 374,304.96 and 150,382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,247.04, 374,304.96 and 150,382.08 is: 207,518.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,247.04 : 374,304.96 = 150,382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,247.04/374,304.96 = 150,382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,247.04x = 374,304.96 × 150,382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,247.04x = 56,288,758,439.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,288,758,439.12/271,247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,518.42

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