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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,135.22, 374,179.22 and 150,279.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,135.22, 374,179.22 and 150,279.17 is: 207,392.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,135.22 : 374,179.22 = 150,279.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,135.22/374,179.22 = 150,279.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,135.22x = 374,179.22 × 150,279.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,135.22x = 56,231,342,612.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,231,342,612.85/271,135.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,392.25

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