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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,319.99, 374,422.59 and 150,472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,319.99, 374,422.59 and 150,472.44 is: 207,652.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,319.99 : 374,422.59 = 150,472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,319.99/374,422.59 = 150,472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,319.99x = 374,422.59 × 150,472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,319.99x = 56,340,280,708.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,340,280,708.42/271,319.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,652.53

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