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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,120.52, 374,136.13 and 150,263.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,120.52, 374,136.13 and 150,263.87 is: 207,358.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,120.52 : 374,136.13 = 150,263.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,120.52/374,136.13 = 150,263.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,120.52x = 374,136.13 × 150,263.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,120.52x = 56,219,142,800.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,219,142,800.62/271,120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,358.49

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