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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,285.29, 374,376.83 and 150,427.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,285.29, 374,376.83 and 150,427.89 is: 207,592.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,285.29 : 374,376.83 = 150,427.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,285.29/374,376.83 = 150,427.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,285.29x = 374,376.83 × 150,427.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,285.29x = 56,316,715,849.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,316,715,849.65/271,285.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,592.22

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