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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,148.28, 374,185.26 and 150,290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,148.28, 374,185.26 and 150,290.52 is: 207,401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,148.28 : 374,185.26 = 150,290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,148.28/374,185.26 = 150,290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,148.28x = 374,185.26 × 150,290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,148.28x = 56,236,497,301.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,236,497,301.74/271,148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,401.27

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