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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,118.72, 374,158.68 and 150,257.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,118.72, 374,158.68 and 150,257.44 is: 207,363.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,118.72 : 374,158.68 = 150,257.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,118.72/374,158.68 = 150,257.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,118.72x = 374,158.68 × 150,257.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,118.72x = 56,220,125,410.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,220,125,410.58/271,118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,363.50

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