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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,126.55, 374,154.66 and 150,275.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,126.55, 374,154.66 and 150,275.63 is: 207,380.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,126.55 : 374,154.66 = 150,275.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,126.55/374,154.66 = 150,275.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,126.55x = 374,154.66 × 150,275.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,126.55x = 56,226,325,378.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,226,325,378.16/271,126.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,380.38

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