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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,006, 373,987.56 and 150,147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,006, 373,987.56 and 150,147.60 is: 207,203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,006 : 373,987.56 = 150,147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,006/373,987.56 = 150,147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,006x = 373,987.56 × 150,147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,006x = 56,153,334,563.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,153,334,563.86/271,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,203.29

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