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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,252.69, 374,313.72 and 150,386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,252.69, 374,313.72 and 150,386.92 is: 207,525.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,252.69 : 374,313.72 = 150,386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,252.69/374,313.72 = 150,386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,252.69x = 374,313.72 × 150,386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,252.69x = 56,291,887,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,291,887,464.54/271,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,525.64

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