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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,005.72, 373,957.08 and 150,116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,005.72, 373,957.08 and 150,116.88 is: 207,144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,005.72 : 373,957.08 = 150,116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,005.72/373,957.08 = 150,116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,005.72x = 373,957.08 × 150,116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,005.72x = 56,137,270,103.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,137,270,103.51/271,005.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,144.23

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