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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,176.29, 374,183.94 and 150,317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,176.29, 374,183.94 and 150,317.50 is: 207,416.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,176.29 : 374,183.94 = 150,317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,176.29/374,183.94 = 150,317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,176.29x = 374,183.94 × 150,317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,176.29x = 56,246,394,400.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,246,394,400.95/271,176.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,416.34

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