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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,332.37, 374,413.95 and 150,473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,332.37, 374,413.95 and 150,473.28 is: 207,639.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,332.37 : 374,413.95 = 150,473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,332.37/374,413.95 = 150,473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,332.37x = 374,413.95 × 150,473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,332.37x = 56,339,295,134.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,339,295,134.26/271,332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,639.42

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