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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,123.58, 374,140.94 and 150,276.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,123.58, 374,140.94 and 150,276.11 is: 207,375.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,123.58 : 374,140.94 = 150,276.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,123.58/374,140.94 = 150,276.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,123.58x = 374,140.94 × 150,276.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,123.58x = 56,224,442,432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,224,442,432.86/271,123.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,375.70

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