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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,297.28, 374,394.76 and 150,443.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,297.28, 374,394.76 and 150,443.66 is: 207,614.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,297.28 : 374,394.76 = 150,443.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,297.28/374,394.76 = 150,443.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,297.28x = 374,394.76 × 150,443.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,297.28x = 56,325,317,979.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,325,317,979.22/271,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,614.75

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