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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,014.41, 374,011.86 and 150,155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,014.41, 374,011.86 and 150,155.66 is: 207,221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,014.41 : 374,011.86 = 150,155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,014.41/374,011.86 = 150,155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,014.41x = 374,011.86 × 150,155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,014.41x = 56,159,997,391.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,159,997,391.35/271,014.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,221.45

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