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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,293.38, 374,383.35 and 150,452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,293.38, 374,383.35 and 150,452.52 is: 207,623.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,293.38 : 374,383.35 = 150,452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,293.38/374,383.35 = 150,452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,293.38x = 374,383.35 × 150,452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,293.38x = 56,326,918,453.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,326,918,453.54/271,293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,623.64

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