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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,287.09, 374,395.37 and 150,439.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,287.09, 374,395.37 and 150,439.95 is: 207,617.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,287.09 : 374,395.37 = 150,439.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,287.09/374,395.37 = 150,439.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,287.09x = 374,395.37 × 150,439.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,287.09x = 56,324,019,990.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,324,019,990.83/271,287.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,617.77

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