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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,116.30, 374,140.52 and 150,265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,116.30, 374,140.52 and 150,265.38 is: 207,366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,116.30 : 374,140.52 = 150,265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,116.30/374,140.52 = 150,265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,116.30x = 374,140.52 × 150,265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,116.30x = 56,220,369,471.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,220,369,471.64/271,116.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,366.25

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