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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,342.03, 374,474.42 and 150,522.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,342.03, 374,474.42 and 150,522.28 is: 207,733.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,342.03 : 374,474.42 = 150,522.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,342.03/374,474.42 = 150,522.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,342.03x = 374,474.42 × 150,522.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,342.03x = 56,366,743,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,366,743,500.08/271,342.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,733.18

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