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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,323.06, 374,421.85 and 150,464.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,323.06, 374,421.85 and 150,464.58 is: 207,638.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,323.06 : 374,421.85 = 150,464.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,323.06/374,421.85 = 150,464.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,323.06x = 374,421.85 × 150,464.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,323.06x = 56,337,226,403.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,337,226,403.07/271,323.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,638.92

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