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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,056.04, 374,065.54 and 150,186.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,056.04, 374,065.54 and 150,186.02 is: 207,261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,056.04 : 374,065.54 = 150,186.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,056.04/374,065.54 = 150,186.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,056.04x = 374,065.54 × 150,186.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,056.04x = 56,179,414,671.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,179,414,671.75/271,056.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,261.25

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