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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,307.28, 374,426.49 and 150,487.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,307.28, 374,426.49 and 150,487.61 is: 207,685.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,307.28 : 374,426.49 = 150,487.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,307.28/374,426.49 = 150,487.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,307.28x = 374,426.49 × 150,487.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,307.28x = 56,346,545,728.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,346,545,728.66/271,307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,685.34

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