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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,186.38, 374,197.79 and 150,327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,186.38, 374,197.79 and 150,327.56 is: 207,430.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,186.38 : 374,197.79 = 150,327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,186.38/374,197.79 = 150,327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,186.38x = 374,197.79 × 150,327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,186.38x = 56,252,242,039.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,252,242,039.41/271,186.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,430.19

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