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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,312.53, 374,380.34 and 150,423.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,312.53, 374,380.34 and 150,423.27 is: 207,566.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,312.53 : 374,380.34 = 150,423.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,312.53/374,380.34 = 150,423.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,312.53x = 374,380.34 × 150,423.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,312.53x = 56,315,514,966.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,315,514,966.51/271,312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,566.95

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