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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,295.34, 374,406.75 and 150,448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,295.34, 374,406.75 and 150,448.20 is: 207,629.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,295.34 : 374,406.75 = 150,448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,295.34/374,406.75 = 150,448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,295.34x = 374,406.75 × 150,448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,295.34x = 56,328,821,605.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,328,821,605.35/271,295.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,629.15

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