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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,171.18, 374,176.94 and 150,312.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,171.18, 374,176.94 and 150,312.43 is: 207,409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,171.18 : 374,176.94 = 150,312.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,171.18/374,176.94 = 150,312.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,171.18x = 374,176.94 × 150,312.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,171.18x = 56,243,443,414.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,243,443,414.36/271,171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,409.37

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