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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,134.22, 374,177.84 and 150,278.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,134.22, 374,177.84 and 150,278.17 is: 207,390.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,134.22 : 374,177.84 = 150,278.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,134.22/374,177.84 = 150,278.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,134.22x = 374,177.84 × 150,278.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,134.22x = 56,230,761,049.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,230,761,049.75/271,134.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,390.87

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