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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,121.02, 374,136.82 and 150,264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,121.02, 374,136.82 and 150,264.38 is: 207,359.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,121.02 : 374,136.82 = 150,264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,121.02/374,136.82 = 150,264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,121.02x = 374,136.82 × 150,264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,121.02x = 56,219,437,292.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,219,437,292.47/271,121.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,359.20

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