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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,121.52, 374,137.51 and 150,264.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,121.52, 374,137.51 and 150,264.87 is: 207,359.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,121.52 : 374,137.51 = 150,264.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,121.52/374,137.51 = 150,264.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,121.52x = 374,137.51 × 150,264.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,121.52x = 56,219,724,302.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,219,724,302.27/271,121.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,359.87

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