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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,182.74, 374,207.24 and 150,318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,182.74, 374,207.24 and 150,318.18 is: 207,425.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,182.74 : 374,207.24 = 150,318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,182.74/374,207.24 = 150,318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,182.74x = 374,207.24 × 150,318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,182.74x = 56,250,151,635.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,250,151,635.42/271,182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,425.27

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