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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,188.72, 374,215.52 and 150,324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,188.72, 374,215.52 and 150,324.20 is: 207,433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,188.72 : 374,215.52 = 150,324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,188.72/374,215.52 = 150,324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,188.72x = 374,215.52 × 150,324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,188.72x = 56,253,648,671.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,253,648,671.58/271,188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,433.59

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