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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,178.82, 374,187.48 and 150,320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,178.82, 374,187.48 and 150,320.04 is: 207,419.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,178.82 : 374,187.48 = 150,320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,178.82/374,187.48 = 150,320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,178.82x = 374,187.48 × 150,320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,178.82x = 56,247,876,961.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,247,876,961.10/271,178.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,419.88

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