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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,289.89, 374,384.55 and 150,436.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,289.89, 374,384.55 and 150,436.27 is: 207,604.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,289.89 : 374,384.55 = 150,436.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,289.89/374,384.55 = 150,436.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,289.89x = 374,384.55 × 150,436.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,289.89x = 56,321,015,247.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,321,015,247.63/271,289.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,604.55

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