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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,277.46, 374,367.39 and 150,423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,277.46, 374,367.39 and 150,423.84 is: 207,587.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,277.46 : 374,367.39 = 150,423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,277.46/374,367.39 = 150,423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,277.46x = 374,367.39 × 150,423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,277.46x = 56,313,779,810.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,313,779,810.49/271,277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,587.39

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