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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,179.82, 374,188.86 and 150,321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,179.82, 374,188.86 and 150,321.04 is: 207,421.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,179.82 : 374,188.86 = 150,321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,179.82/374,188.86 = 150,321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,179.82x = 374,188.86 × 150,321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,179.82x = 56,248,458,591.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,248,458,591.61/271,179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,421.25

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