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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,042.10, 374,032.62 and 150,183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,042.10, 374,032.62 and 150,183.02 is: 207,249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,042.10 : 374,032.62 = 150,183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,042.10/374,032.62 = 150,183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,042.10x = 374,032.62 × 150,183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,042.10x = 56,173,348,450.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,173,348,450.11/271,042.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,249.53

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