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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,175.29, 374,182.56 and 150,316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,175.29, 374,182.56 and 150,316.50 is: 207,414.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,175.29 : 374,182.56 = 150,316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,175.29/374,182.56 = 150,316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,175.29x = 374,182.56 × 150,316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,175.29x = 56,245,812,780.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,245,812,780.24/271,175.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,414.97

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