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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,344.26, 374,430 and 150,483.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,344.26, 374,430 and 150,483.32 is: 207,653.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,344.26 : 374,430 = 150,483.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,344.26/374,430 = 150,483.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,344.26x = 374,430 × 150,483.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,344.26x = 56,345,469,507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,345,469,507.60/271,344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,653.07

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