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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,013.37, 373,993.58 and 150,152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,013.37, 373,993.58 and 150,152.22 is: 207,207.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,013.37 : 373,993.58 = 150,152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,013.37/373,993.58 = 150,152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,013.37x = 373,993.58 × 150,152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,013.37x = 56,155,966,302.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,155,966,302.75/271,013.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,207.37

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