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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,283.04, 374,373.72 and 150,425.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,283.04, 374,373.72 and 150,425.64 is: 207,589.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,283.04 : 374,373.72 = 150,425.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,283.04/374,373.72 = 150,425.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,283.04x = 374,373.72 × 150,425.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,283.04x = 56,315,406,430.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,315,406,430.18/271,283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,589.12

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