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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,289.30, 374,383.71 and 150,435.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,289.30, 374,383.71 and 150,435.68 is: 207,603.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,289.30 : 374,383.71 = 150,435.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,289.30/374,383.71 = 150,435.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,289.30x = 374,383.71 × 150,435.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,289.30x = 56,320,666,122.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,320,666,122.85/271,289.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,603.72

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