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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,155.68, 374,217.26 and 150,334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,155.68, 374,217.26 and 150,334.88 is: 207,474.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,155.68 : 374,217.26 = 150,334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,155.68/374,217.26 = 150,334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,155.68x = 374,217.26 × 150,334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,155.68x = 56,257,906,876.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,257,906,876.03/271,155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,474.57

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