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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,025.28, 373,999.23 and 150,159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,025.28, 373,999.23 and 150,159.38 is: 207,211.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,025.28 : 373,999.23 = 150,159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,025.28/373,999.23 = 150,159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,025.28x = 373,999.23 × 150,159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,025.28x = 56,159,490,627.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,159,490,627.28/271,025.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,211.26

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