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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,276.96, 374,384.72 and 150,457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,276.96, 374,384.72 and 150,457.16 is: 207,643.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,276.96 : 374,384.72 = 150,457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,276.96/374,384.72 = 150,457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,276.96x = 374,384.72 × 150,457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,276.96x = 56,328,861,718.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,328,861,718.60/271,276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,643.37

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