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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,124.58, 374,142.31 and 150,277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,124.58, 374,142.31 and 150,277.11 is: 207,377.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,124.58 : 374,142.31 = 150,277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,124.58/374,142.31 = 150,277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,124.58x = 374,142.31 × 150,277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,124.58x = 56,225,025,075.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,225,025,075.52/271,124.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,377.09

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