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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,284.39, 374,376.96 and 150,430.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,284.39, 374,376.96 and 150,430.77 is: 207,596.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,284.39 : 374,376.96 = 150,430.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,284.39/374,376.96 = 150,430.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,284.39x = 374,376.96 × 150,430.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,284.39x = 56,317,814,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,317,814,363.06/271,284.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,596.96

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