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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,279.89, 374,370.75 and 150,426.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,279.89, 374,370.75 and 150,426.27 is: 207,590.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,279.89 : 374,370.75 = 150,426.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,279.89/374,370.75 = 150,426.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,279.89x = 374,370.75 × 150,426.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,279.89x = 56,315,195,519.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,315,195,519.60/271,279.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,590.75

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