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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,280.41, 374,371.44 and 150,426.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,280.41, 374,371.44 and 150,426.79 is: 207,591.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,280.41 : 374,371.44 = 150,426.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,280.41/374,371.44 = 150,426.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,280.41x = 374,371.44 × 150,426.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,280.41x = 56,315,493,986.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,315,493,986.88/271,280.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,591.45

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