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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,057.70, 374,062.78 and 150,200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,057.70, 374,062.78 and 150,200.44 is: 207,278.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,057.70 : 374,062.78 = 150,200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,057.70/374,062.78 = 150,200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,057.70x = 374,062.78 × 150,200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,057.70x = 56,184,394,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,184,394,143.62/271,057.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,278.35

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