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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,176.95, 374,184.89 and 150,318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,176.95, 374,184.89 and 150,318.20 is: 207,417.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,176.95 : 374,184.89 = 150,318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,176.95/374,184.89 = 150,318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,176.95x = 374,184.89 × 150,318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,176.95x = 56,246,796,509.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,246,796,509.48/271,176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,417.32

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