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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,122.02, 374,138.20 and 150,265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,122.02, 374,138.20 and 150,265.38 is: 207,360.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,122.02 : 374,138.20 = 150,265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,122.02/374,138.20 = 150,265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,122.02x = 374,138.20 × 150,265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,122.02x = 56,220,018,795.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,220,018,795.52/271,122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,360.58

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