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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,029.68, 374,010.18 and 150,172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,029.68, 374,010.18 and 150,172.76 is: 207,232.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,029.68 : 374,010.18 = 150,172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,029.68/374,010.18 = 150,172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,029.68x = 374,010.18 × 150,172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,029.68x = 56,166,140,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,166,140,998.70/271,029.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,232.44

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