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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,057.54, 374,067.60 and 150,187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,057.54, 374,067.60 and 150,187.53 is: 207,263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,057.54 : 374,067.60 = 150,187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,057.54/374,067.60 = 150,187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,057.54x = 374,067.60 × 150,187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,057.54x = 56,180,288,897.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,180,288,897.03/271,057.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,263.33

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