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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,291.84, 374,401.92 and 150,444.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,291.84, 374,401.92 and 150,444.70 is: 207,624.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,291.84 : 374,401.92 = 150,444.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,291.84/374,401.92 = 150,444.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,291.84x = 374,401.92 × 150,444.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,291.84x = 56,326,784,533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,326,784,533.82/271,291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,624.32

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