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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,298.34, 374,410.89 and 150,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,298.34, 374,410.89 and 150,451.20 is: 207,633.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,298.34 : 374,410.89 = 150,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,298.34/374,410.89 = 150,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,298.34x = 374,410.89 × 150,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,298.34x = 56,330,567,693.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,330,567,693.57/271,298.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,633.29

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