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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,063.12, 374,056.36 and 150,209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,063.12, 374,056.36 and 150,209.52 is: 207,283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,063.12 : 374,056.36 = 150,209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,063.12/374,056.36 = 150,209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,063.12x = 374,056.36 × 150,209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,063.12x = 56,186,826,288.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,186,826,288.55/271,063.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,283.18

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