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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,278.15, 374,368.34 and 150,424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,278.15, 374,368.34 and 150,424.53 is: 207,588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,278.15 : 374,368.34 = 150,424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,278.15/374,368.34 = 150,424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,278.15x = 374,368.34 × 150,424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,278.15x = 56,314,180,839.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,314,180,839.26/271,278.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,588.34

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