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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,111.59, 374,133.96 and 150,271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,111.59, 374,133.96 and 150,271.02 is: 207,373.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,111.59 : 374,133.96 = 150,271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,111.59/374,133.96 = 150,271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,111.59x = 374,133.96 × 150,271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,111.59x = 56,221,491,785.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,221,491,785.84/271,111.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,373.99

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