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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,144.06, 374,172.30 and 150,282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,144.06, 374,172.30 and 150,282.74 is: 207,386.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,144.06 : 374,172.30 = 150,282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,144.06/374,172.30 = 150,282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,144.06x = 374,172.30 × 150,282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,144.06x = 56,231,639,411.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,231,639,411.53/271,144.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,386.58

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