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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,148.68, 374,181.51 and 150,287.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,148.68, 374,181.51 and 150,287.41 is: 207,394.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,148.68 : 374,181.51 = 150,287.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,148.68/374,181.51 = 150,287.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,148.68x = 374,181.51 × 150,287.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,148.68x = 56,234,770,007.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,234,770,007.79/271,148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,394.59

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