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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,004.12, 373,955.45 and 150,115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,004.12, 373,955.45 and 150,115.44 is: 207,142.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,004.12 : 373,955.45 = 150,115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,004.12/373,955.45 = 150,115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,004.12x = 373,955.45 × 150,115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,004.12x = 56,136,486,166.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,136,486,166.57/271,004.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,142.56

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