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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,007.65, 373,974.28 and 150,140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,007.65, 373,974.28 and 150,140.19 is: 207,184.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,007.65 : 373,974.28 = 150,140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,007.65/373,974.28 = 150,140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,007.65x = 373,974.28 × 150,140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,007.65x = 56,148,569,454.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,148,569,454.31/271,007.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,184.44

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