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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,138.44, 374,173.80 and 150,282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,138.44, 374,173.80 and 150,282.38 is: 207,391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,138.44 : 374,173.80 = 150,282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,138.44/374,173.80 = 150,282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,138.44x = 374,173.80 × 150,282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,138.44x = 56,231,729,197.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,231,729,197.64/271,138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,391.21

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