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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,335, 374,442.30 and 150,494.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,335, 374,442.30 and 150,494.79 is: 207,682.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,335 : 374,442.30 = 150,494.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,335/374,442.30 = 150,494.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,335x = 374,442.30 × 150,494.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,335x = 56,351,615,305.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,351,615,305.62/271,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,682.81

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