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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,269.52, 374,350.12 and 150,410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,269.52, 374,350.12 and 150,410.88 is: 207,566.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,269.52 : 374,350.12 = 150,410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,269.52/374,350.12 = 150,410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,269.52x = 374,350.12 × 150,410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,269.52x = 56,306,330,977.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,306,330,977.31/271,269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,566.01

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