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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,276.90, 374,366.61 and 150,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,276.90, 374,366.61 and 150,423.28 is: 207,586.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,276.90 : 374,366.61 = 150,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,276.90/374,366.61 = 150,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,276.90x = 374,366.61 × 150,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,276.90x = 56,313,452,462.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,313,452,462.76/271,276.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,586.61

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