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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,325.97, 374,441.94 and 150,459.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,325.97, 374,441.94 and 150,459.15 is: 207,640.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,325.97 : 374,441.94 = 150,459.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,325.97/374,441.94 = 150,459.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,325.97x = 374,441.94 × 150,459.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,325.97x = 56,338,217,420.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,338,217,420.91/271,325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,640.34

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