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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,279.41, 374,370.06 and 150,425.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,279.41, 374,370.06 and 150,425.79 is: 207,590.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,279.41 : 374,370.06 = 150,425.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,279.41/374,370.06 = 150,425.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,279.41x = 374,370.06 × 150,425.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,279.41x = 56,314,912,027.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,314,912,027.85/271,279.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,590.07

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