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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,005.62, 373,957.51 and 150,116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,005.62, 373,957.51 and 150,116.94 is: 207,144.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,005.62 : 373,957.51 = 150,116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,005.62/373,957.51 = 150,116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,005.62x = 373,957.51 × 150,116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,005.62x = 56,137,357,091.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,137,357,091.22/271,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,144.62

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