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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,117.84, 374,142.60 and 150,277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,117.84, 374,142.60 and 150,277.28 is: 207,382.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,117.84 : 374,142.60 = 150,277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,117.84/374,142.60 = 150,277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,117.84x = 374,142.60 × 150,277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,117.84x = 56,225,132,260.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,225,132,260.13/271,117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,382.64

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