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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,016.55, 374,005.81 and 150,159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,016.55, 374,005.81 and 150,159.72 is: 207,222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,016.55 : 374,005.81 = 150,159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,016.55/374,005.81 = 150,159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,016.55x = 374,005.81 × 150,159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,016.55x = 56,160,607,707.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,160,607,707.97/271,016.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,222.06

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