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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,113.31, 374,136.36 and 150,272.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,113.31, 374,136.36 and 150,272.77 is: 207,376.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,113.31 : 374,136.36 = 150,272.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,113.31/374,136.36 = 150,272.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,113.31x = 374,136.36 × 150,272.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,113.31x = 56,222,507,174.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,222,507,174.92/271,113.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,376.42

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