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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,251.42, 374,327.37 and 150,394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,251.42, 374,327.37 and 150,394.02 is: 207,543.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,251.42 : 374,327.37 = 150,394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,251.42/374,327.37 = 150,394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,251.42x = 374,327.37 × 150,394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,251.42x = 56,296,597,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,296,597,970.33/271,251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,543.98

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