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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,172.18, 374,178.31 and 150,313.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,172.18, 374,178.31 and 150,313.43 is: 207,410.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,172.18 : 374,178.31 = 150,313.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,172.18/374,178.31 = 150,313.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,172.18x = 374,178.31 × 150,313.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,172.18x = 56,244,025,207.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,244,025,207.70/271,172.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,410.75

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