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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,178.28, 374,186.70 and 150,319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,178.28, 374,186.70 and 150,319.50 is: 207,419.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,178.28 : 374,186.70 = 150,319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,178.28/374,186.70 = 150,319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,178.28x = 374,186.70 × 150,319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,178.28x = 56,247,557,650.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,247,557,650.65/271,178.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,419.11

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