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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,133.38, 374,172.24 and 150,263.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,133.38, 374,172.24 and 150,263.38 is: 207,368.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,133.38 : 374,172.24 = 150,263.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,133.38/374,172.24 = 150,263.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,133.38x = 374,172.24 × 150,263.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,133.38x = 56,224,385,484.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,224,385,484.57/271,133.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,368.00

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