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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,116.76, 374,141.18 and 150,265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,116.76, 374,141.18 and 150,265.86 is: 207,366.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,116.76 : 374,141.18 = 150,265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,116.76/374,141.18 = 150,265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,116.76x = 374,141.18 × 150,265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,116.76x = 56,220,646,174.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,220,646,174.11/271,116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,366.92

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