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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,156.14, 374,217.87 and 150,335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,156.14, 374,217.87 and 150,335.32 is: 207,475.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,156.14 : 374,217.87 = 150,335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,156.14/374,217.87 = 150,335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,156.14x = 374,217.87 × 150,335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,156.14x = 56,258,163,236.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,258,163,236.17/271,156.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,475.16

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