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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,109.80, 374,131.53 and 150,269.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,109.80, 374,131.53 and 150,269.27 is: 207,371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,109.80 : 374,131.53 = 150,269.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,109.80/374,131.53 = 150,269.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,109.80x = 374,131.53 × 150,269.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,109.80x = 56,220,471,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,220,471,145.74/271,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,371.60

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