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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,122.23, 374,148.70 and 150,271.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,122.23, 374,148.70 and 150,271.31 is: 207,374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,122.23 : 374,148.70 = 150,271.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,122.23/374,148.70 = 150,271.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,122.23x = 374,148.70 × 150,271.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,122.23x = 56,223,815,283.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,223,815,283.80/271,122.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,374.42

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