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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,154.28, 374,205.42 and 150,298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,154.28, 374,205.42 and 150,298.14 is: 207,418.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,154.28 : 374,205.42 = 150,298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,154.28/374,205.42 = 150,298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,154.28x = 374,205.42 × 150,298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,154.28x = 56,242,378,603.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,242,378,603.92/271,154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,418.37

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