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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,156.64, 374,218.56 and 150,335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,156.64, 374,218.56 and 150,335.82 is: 207,475.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,156.64 : 374,218.56 = 150,335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,156.64/374,218.56 = 150,335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,156.64x = 374,218.56 × 150,335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,156.64x = 56,258,454,076.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,258,454,076.82/271,156.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,475.85

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