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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,152.14, 374,212.35 and 150,331.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,152.14, 374,212.35 and 150,331.32 is: 207,469.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,152.14 : 374,212.35 = 150,331.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,152.14/374,212.35 = 150,331.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,152.14x = 374,212.35 × 150,331.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,152.14x = 56,255,836,535.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,255,836,535.80/271,152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,469.64

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