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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,101.39, 374,141.51 and 150,254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,101.39, 374,141.51 and 150,254.25 is: 207,362.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,101.39 : 374,141.51 = 150,254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,101.39/374,141.51 = 150,254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,101.39x = 374,141.51 × 150,254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,101.39x = 56,216,349,356.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,216,349,356.94/271,101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,362.83

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