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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,125.06, 374,146.80 and 150,265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,125.06, 374,146.80 and 150,265.26 is: 207,362.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,125.06 : 374,146.80 = 150,265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,125.06/374,146.80 = 150,265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,125.06x = 374,146.80 × 150,265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,125.06x = 56,221,265,616.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,221,265,616.67/271,125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,362.85

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