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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,145.07, 374,179.91 and 150,286.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,145.07, 374,179.91 and 150,286.59 is: 207,395.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,145.07 : 374,179.91 = 150,286.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,145.07/374,179.91 = 150,286.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,145.07x = 374,179.91 × 150,286.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,145.07x = 56,234,221,968.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,234,221,968.97/271,145.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,395.33

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