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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,075.92, 374,049.36 and 150,211.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,075.92, 374,049.36 and 150,211.38 is: 207,272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,075.92 : 374,049.36 = 150,211.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,075.92/374,049.36 = 150,211.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,075.92x = 374,049.36 × 150,211.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,075.92x = 56,186,470,553.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,186,470,553.72/271,075.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,272.08

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