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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,333.36, 374,459.28 and 150,486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,333.36, 374,459.28 and 150,486.24 is: 207,681.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,333.36 : 374,459.28 = 150,486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,333.36/374,459.28 = 150,486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,333.36x = 374,459.28 × 150,486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,333.36x = 56,350,969,080.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,350,969,080.31/271,333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,681.68

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