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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,139.44, 374,175.18 and 150,283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,139.44, 374,175.18 and 150,283.38 is: 207,392.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,139.44 : 374,175.18 = 150,283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,139.44/374,175.18 = 150,283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,139.44x = 374,175.18 × 150,283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,139.44x = 56,232,310,762.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,232,310,762.51/271,139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,392.59

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