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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,176, 374,183.60 and 150,317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,176, 374,183.60 and 150,317.25 is: 207,416.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,176 : 374,183.60 = 150,317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,176/374,183.60 = 150,317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,176x = 374,183.60 × 150,317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,176x = 56,246,248,995.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,246,248,995.51/271,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,416.03

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