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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,007.72, 373,959.84 and 150,118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,007.72, 373,959.84 and 150,118.88 is: 207,146.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,007.72 : 373,959.84 = 150,118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,007.72/373,959.84 = 150,118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,007.72x = 373,959.84 × 150,118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,007.72x = 56,138,432,345.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,138,432,345.78/271,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,146.99

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