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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,022.40, 373,991.85 and 150,152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,022.40, 373,991.85 and 150,152.58 is: 207,200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,022.40 : 373,991.85 = 150,152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,022.40/373,991.85 = 150,152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,022.40x = 373,991.85 × 150,152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,022.40x = 56,155,841,176.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,155,841,176.47/271,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,200.00

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