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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,012.63, 374,000.43 and 150,155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,012.63, 374,000.43 and 150,155.82 is: 207,216.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,012.63 : 374,000.43 = 150,155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,012.63/374,000.43 = 150,155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,012.63x = 374,000.43 × 150,155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,012.63x = 56,158,339,377.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,158,339,377.00/271,012.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,216.69

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