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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,186.72, 374,212.76 and 150,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,186.72, 374,212.76 and 150,322.20 is: 207,430.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,186.72 : 374,212.76 = 150,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,186.72/374,212.76 = 150,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,186.72x = 374,212.76 × 150,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,186.72x = 56,252,485,351.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,252,485,351.27/271,186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,430.83

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