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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,174.50, 374,181.53 and 150,315.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,174.50, 374,181.53 and 150,315.75 is: 207,413.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,174.50 : 374,181.53 = 150,315.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,174.50/374,181.53 = 150,315.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,174.50x = 374,181.53 × 150,315.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,174.50x = 56,245,376,566.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,245,376,566.52/271,174.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,413.96

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