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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,251.69, 374,312.34 and 150,385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,251.69, 374,312.34 and 150,385.92 is: 207,524.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,251.69 : 374,312.34 = 150,385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,251.69/374,312.34 = 150,385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,251.69x = 374,312.34 × 150,385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,251.69x = 56,291,305,618.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,291,305,618.25/271,251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,524.26

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