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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,328.96, 374,434.98 and 150,481.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,328.96, 374,434.98 and 150,481.42 is: 207,664.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,328.96 : 374,434.98 = 150,481.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,328.96/374,434.98 = 150,481.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,328.96x = 374,434.98 × 150,481.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,328.96x = 56,345,505,987.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,345,505,987.68/271,328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,664.92

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