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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,153.64, 374,214.42 and 150,332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,153.64, 374,214.42 and 150,332.82 is: 207,471.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,153.64 : 374,214.42 = 150,332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,153.64/374,214.42 = 150,332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,153.64x = 374,214.42 × 150,332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,153.64x = 56,256,709,043.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,256,709,043.26/271,153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,471.71

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