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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,158.51, 374,221.17 and 150,337.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,158.51, 374,221.17 and 150,337.71 is: 207,478.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,158.51 : 374,221.17 = 150,337.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,158.51/374,221.17 = 150,337.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,158.51x = 374,221.17 × 150,337.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,158.51x = 56,259,553,731.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,259,553,731.32/271,158.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,478.47

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