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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,123.54, 374,150.52 and 150,272.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,123.54, 374,150.52 and 150,272.62 is: 207,376.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,123.54 : 374,150.52 = 150,272.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,123.54/374,150.52 = 150,272.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,123.54x = 374,150.52 × 150,272.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,123.54x = 56,224,577,979.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,224,577,979.39/271,123.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,376.23

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