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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,295.28, 374,369.22 and 150,432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,295.28, 374,369.22 and 150,432.12 is: 207,586.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,295.28 : 374,369.22 = 150,432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,295.28/374,369.22 = 150,432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,295.28x = 374,369.22 × 150,432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,295.28x = 56,317,155,427.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,317,155,427.35/271,295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,586.20

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