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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,326.88, 374,424 and 150,467.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,326.88, 374,424 and 150,467.92 is: 207,641.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,326.88 : 374,424 = 150,467.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,326.88/374,424 = 150,467.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,326.88x = 374,424 × 150,467.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,326.88x = 56,338,800,478.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,338,800,478.08/271,326.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,641.80

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