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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,283.89, 374,376.27 and 150,430.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,283.89, 374,376.27 and 150,430.27 is: 207,596.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,283.89 : 374,376.27 = 150,430.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,283.89/374,376.27 = 150,430.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,283.89x = 374,376.27 × 150,430.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,283.89x = 56,317,523,377.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,317,523,377.69/271,283.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,596.27

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