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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,075.26, 374,086.06 and 150,218.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,075.26, 374,086.06 and 150,218.55 is: 207,302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,075.26 : 374,086.06 = 150,218.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,075.26/374,086.06 = 150,218.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,075.26x = 374,086.06 × 150,218.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,075.26x = 56,194,665,977.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,194,665,977.85/271,075.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,302.82

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