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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,208.56, 374,233.20 and 150,348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,208.56, 374,233.20 and 150,348.72 is: 207,462.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,208.56 : 374,233.20 = 150,348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,208.56/374,233.20 = 150,348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,208.56x = 374,233.20 × 150,348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,208.56x = 56,265,482,601.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,265,482,601.50/271,208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,462.05

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