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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,326.72, 374,469.12 and 150,494.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,326.72, 374,469.12 and 150,494.88 is: 207,704.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,326.72 : 374,469.12 = 150,494.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,326.72/374,469.12 = 150,494.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,326.72x = 374,469.12 × 150,494.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,326.72x = 56,355,685,278.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,355,685,278.11/271,326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,704.15

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