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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,196.70, 374,226.29 and 150,327.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,196.70, 374,226.29 and 150,327.71 is: 207,438.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,196.70 : 374,226.29 = 150,327.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,196.70/374,226.29 = 150,327.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,196.70x = 374,226.29 × 150,327.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,196.70x = 56,256,581,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,256,581,197.50/271,196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,438.30

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