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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,282.08, 374,365.40 and 150,423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,282.08, 374,365.40 and 150,423.60 is: 207,582.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,282.08 : 374,365.40 = 150,423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,282.08/374,365.40 = 150,423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,282.08x = 374,365.40 × 150,423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,282.08x = 56,313,391,183.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,313,391,183.44/271,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,582.42

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