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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,011.56, 373,991.09 and 150,150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,011.56, 373,991.09 and 150,150.42 is: 207,204.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,011.56 : 373,991.09 = 150,150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,011.56/373,991.09 = 150,150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,011.56x = 373,991.09 × 150,150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,011.56x = 56,154,917,369.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,154,917,369.80/271,011.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,204.88

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