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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,111.51, 374,128.19 and 150,251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,111.51, 374,128.19 and 150,251.73 is: 207,344.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,111.51 : 374,128.19 = 150,251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,111.51/374,128.19 = 150,251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,111.51x = 374,128.19 × 150,251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,111.51x = 56,213,409,777.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,213,409,777.76/271,111.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,344.24

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