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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,350.81, 374,419.26 and 150,472.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,350.81, 374,419.26 and 150,472.89 is: 207,627.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,350.81 : 374,419.26 = 150,472.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,350.81/374,419.26 = 150,472.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,350.81x = 374,419.26 × 150,472.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,350.81x = 56,339,948,123.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,339,948,123.86/271,350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,627.71

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