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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,274.28, 374,358.69 and 150,417.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,274.28, 374,358.69 and 150,417.06 is: 207,575.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,274.28 : 374,358.69 = 150,417.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,274.28/374,358.69 = 150,417.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,274.28x = 374,358.69 × 150,417.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,274.28x = 56,309,933,535.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,309,933,535.25/271,274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,575.64

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