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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,290.89, 374,385.93 and 150,437.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,290.89, 374,385.93 and 150,437.27 is: 207,605.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,290.89 : 374,385.93 = 150,437.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,290.89/374,385.93 = 150,437.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,290.89x = 374,385.93 × 150,437.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,290.89x = 56,321,597,235.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,321,597,235.61/271,290.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,605.93

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