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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,313.28, 374,381.37 and 150,424.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,313.28, 374,381.37 and 150,424.02 is: 207,567.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,313.28 : 374,381.37 = 150,424.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,313.28/374,381.37 = 150,424.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,313.28x = 374,381.37 × 150,424.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,313.28x = 56,315,948,816.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,315,948,816.60/271,313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,567.98

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