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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,155.28, 374,206.80 and 150,299.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,155.28, 374,206.80 and 150,299.14 is: 207,419.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,155.28 : 374,206.80 = 150,299.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,155.28/374,206.80 = 150,299.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,155.28x = 374,206.80 × 150,299.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,155.28x = 56,242,960,222.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,242,960,222.15/271,155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,419.75

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