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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,299.06, 374,397.15 and 150,445.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,299.06, 374,397.15 and 150,445.38 is: 207,617.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,299.06 : 374,397.15 = 150,445.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,299.06/374,397.15 = 150,445.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,299.06x = 374,397.15 × 150,445.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,299.06x = 56,326,321,502.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,326,321,502.67/271,299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,617.09

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