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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,253.69, 374,315.10 and 150,387.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,253.69, 374,315.10 and 150,387.92 is: 207,527.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,253.69 : 374,315.10 = 150,387.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,253.69/374,315.10 = 150,387.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,253.69x = 374,315.10 × 150,387.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,253.69x = 56,292,469,313.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,292,469,313.59/271,253.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,527.02

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