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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,121.73, 374,148.01 and 150,270.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,121.73, 374,148.01 and 150,270.81 is: 207,373.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,121.73 : 374,148.01 = 150,270.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,121.73/374,148.01 = 150,270.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,121.73x = 374,148.01 × 150,270.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,121.73x = 56,223,524,522.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,223,524,522.59/271,121.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,373.73

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