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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,109.70, 374,131.38 and 150,269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,109.70, 374,131.38 and 150,269.15 is: 207,371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,109.70 : 374,131.38 = 150,269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,109.70/374,131.38 = 150,269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,109.70x = 374,131.38 × 150,269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,109.70x = 56,220,403,153.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,220,403,153.78/271,109.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,371.42

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