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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,158.64, 374,221.32 and 150,337.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,158.64, 374,221.32 and 150,337.82 is: 207,478.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,158.64 : 374,221.32 = 150,337.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,158.64/374,221.32 = 150,337.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,158.64x = 374,221.32 × 150,337.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,158.64x = 56,259,617,446.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,259,617,446.32/271,158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,478.61

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