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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,321.72, 374,424.83 and 150,474.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,321.72, 374,424.83 and 150,474.17 is: 207,654.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,321.72 : 374,424.83 = 150,474.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,321.72/374,424.83 = 150,474.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,321.72x = 374,424.83 × 150,474.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,321.72x = 56,341,266,269.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,341,266,269.61/271,321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,654.83

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