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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,288.89, 374,383.17 and 150,435.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,288.89, 374,383.17 and 150,435.27 is: 207,603.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,288.89 : 374,383.17 = 150,435.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,288.89/374,383.17 = 150,435.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,288.89x = 374,383.17 × 150,435.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,288.89x = 56,320,433,262.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,320,433,262.41/271,288.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,603.17

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