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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,132.38, 374,170.86 and 150,262.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,132.38, 374,170.86 and 150,262.38 is: 207,366.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,132.38 : 374,170.86 = 150,262.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,132.38/374,170.86 = 150,262.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,132.38x = 374,170.86 × 150,262.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,132.38x = 56,223,803,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,223,803,950.25/271,132.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,366.62

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