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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,299.78, 374,375.43 and 150,436.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,299.78, 374,375.43 and 150,436.62 is: 207,592.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,299.78 : 374,375.43 = 150,436.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,299.78/374,375.43 = 150,436.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,299.78x = 374,375.43 × 150,436.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,299.78x = 56,319,774,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,319,774,300.25/271,299.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,592.41

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