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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,013.63, 374,001.81 and 150,156.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,013.63, 374,001.81 and 150,156.82 is: 207,218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,013.63 : 374,001.81 = 150,156.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,013.63/374,001.81 = 150,156.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,013.63x = 374,001.81 × 150,156.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,013.63x = 56,158,922,463.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,158,922,463.84/271,013.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,218.07

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