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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,329.50, 374,434.72 and 150,489.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,329.50, 374,434.72 and 150,489.30 is: 207,675.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,329.50 : 374,434.72 = 150,489.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,329.50/374,434.72 = 150,489.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,329.50x = 374,434.72 × 150,489.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,329.50x = 56,348,418,908.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,348,418,908.50/271,329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,675.24

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