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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,175.06, 374,182.29 and 150,316.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,175.06, 374,182.29 and 150,316.31 is: 207,414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,175.06 : 374,182.29 = 150,316.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,175.06/374,182.29 = 150,316.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,175.06x = 374,182.29 × 150,316.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,175.06x = 56,245,701,100.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,245,701,100.15/271,175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,414.73

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