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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,119.52, 374,134.75 and 150,262.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,119.52, 374,134.75 and 150,262.87 is: 207,357.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,119.52 : 374,134.75 = 150,262.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,119.52/374,134.75 = 150,262.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,119.52x = 374,134.75 × 150,262.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,119.52x = 56,218,561,301.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,218,561,301.73/271,119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,357.11

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