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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,269.51, 374,341.82 and 150,412.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,269.51, 374,341.82 and 150,412.11 is: 207,563.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,269.51 : 374,341.82 = 150,412.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,269.51/374,341.82 = 150,412.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,269.51x = 374,341.82 × 150,412.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,269.51x = 56,305,542,255.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,305,542,255.38/271,269.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,563.11

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