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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,011.06, 373,990.40 and 150,149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,011.06, 373,990.40 and 150,149.92 is: 207,204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,011.06 : 373,990.40 = 150,149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,011.06/373,990.40 = 150,149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,011.06x = 373,990.40 × 150,149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,011.06x = 56,154,626,770.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,154,626,770.82/271,011.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,204.19

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