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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,115.83, 374,139.84 and 150,275.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,115.83, 374,139.84 and 150,275.27 is: 207,379.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,115.83 : 374,139.84 = 150,275.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,115.83/374,139.84 = 150,275.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,115.83x = 374,139.84 × 150,275.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,115.83x = 56,223,965,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,223,965,473.76/271,115.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,379.87

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