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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,119.02, 374,134.06 and 150,262.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,119.02, 374,134.06 and 150,262.37 is: 207,356.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,119.02 : 374,134.06 = 150,262.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,119.02/374,134.06 = 150,262.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,119.02x = 374,134.06 × 150,262.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,119.02x = 56,218,270,553.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,218,270,553.32/271,119.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,356.42

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