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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,059.30, 374,073.74 and 150,200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,059.30, 374,073.74 and 150,200.30 is: 207,283.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,059.30 : 374,073.74 = 150,200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,059.30/374,073.74 = 150,200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,059.30x = 374,073.74 × 150,200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,059.30x = 56,185,987,970.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,185,987,970.12/271,059.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,283.01

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