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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,197.12, 374,252.02 and 150,338.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,197.12, 374,252.02 and 150,338.10 is: 207,466.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,197.12 : 374,252.02 = 150,338.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,197.12/374,252.02 = 150,338.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,197.12x = 374,252.02 × 150,338.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,197.12x = 56,264,337,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,264,337,607.96/271,197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,466.57

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