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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,155.14, 374,216.49 and 150,334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,155.14, 374,216.49 and 150,334.32 is: 207,473.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,155.14 : 374,216.49 = 150,334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,155.14/374,216.49 = 150,334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,155.14x = 374,216.49 × 150,334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,155.14x = 56,257,581,556.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,257,581,556.94/271,155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,473.78

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