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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,275.72, 374,345.40 and 150,409.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,275.72, 374,345.40 and 150,409.92 is: 207,557.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,275.72 : 374,345.40 = 150,409.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,275.72/374,345.40 = 150,409.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,275.72x = 374,345.40 × 150,409.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,275.72x = 56,305,261,666.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,305,261,666.37/271,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,557.32

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