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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,014.36, 373,994.96 and 150,153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,014.36, 373,994.96 and 150,153.22 is: 207,208.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,014.36 : 373,994.96 = 150,153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,014.36/373,994.96 = 150,153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,014.36x = 373,994.96 × 150,153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,014.36x = 56,156,547,507.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,156,547,507.77/271,014.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,208.75

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