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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,102.57, 374,121.55 and 150,262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,102.57, 374,121.55 and 150,262.02 is: 207,361.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,102.57 : 374,121.55 = 150,262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,102.57/374,121.55 = 150,262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,102.57x = 374,121.55 × 150,262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,102.57x = 56,216,259,777.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,216,259,777.02/271,102.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,361.59

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