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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,017.05, 374,006.50 and 150,160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,017.05, 374,006.50 and 150,160.23 is: 207,222.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,017.05 : 374,006.50 = 150,160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,017.05/374,006.50 = 150,160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,017.05x = 374,006.50 × 150,160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,017.05x = 56,160,901,686.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,160,901,686.09/271,017.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,222.77

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