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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,114.20, 374,138.52 and 150,257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,114.20, 374,138.52 and 150,257.52 is: 207,355.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,114.20 : 374,138.52 = 150,257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,114.20/374,138.52 = 150,257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,114.20x = 374,138.52 × 150,257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,114.20x = 56,217,126,151.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,217,126,151.67/271,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,355.89

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