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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,319.97, 374,433.66 and 150,453.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,319.97, 374,433.66 and 150,453.14 is: 207,632.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,319.97 : 374,433.66 = 150,453.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,319.97/374,433.66 = 150,453.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,319.97x = 374,433.66 × 150,453.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,319.97x = 56,334,717,996.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,334,717,996.52/271,319.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,632.04

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