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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,057.01, 374,073.59 and 150,195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,057.01, 374,073.59 and 150,195.64 is: 207,278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,057.01 : 374,073.59 = 150,195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,057.01/374,073.59 = 150,195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,057.01x = 374,073.59 × 150,195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,057.01x = 56,184,223,450.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,184,223,450.92/271,057.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,278.25

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