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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,012.37, 373,992.20 and 150,151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,012.37, 373,992.20 and 150,151.22 is: 207,205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,012.37 : 373,992.20 = 150,151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,012.37/373,992.20 = 150,151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,012.37x = 373,992.20 × 150,151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,012.37x = 56,155,385,289.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,155,385,289.91/271,012.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,205.99

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