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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,247.27, 374,319.42 and 150,388.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,247.27, 374,319.42 and 150,388.58 is: 207,535.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,247.27 : 374,319.42 = 150,388.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,247.27/374,319.42 = 150,388.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,247.27x = 374,319.42 × 150,388.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,247.27x = 56,293,364,168.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,293,364,168.63/271,247.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,535.23

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