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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,287.77, 374,381.62 and 150,434.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,287.77, 374,381.62 and 150,434.15 is: 207,601.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,287.77 : 374,381.62 = 150,434.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,287.77/374,381.62 = 150,434.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,287.77x = 374,381.62 × 150,434.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,287.77x = 56,319,781,340.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,319,781,340.19/271,287.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,601.62

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