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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,017.41, 374,016 and 150,158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,017.41, 374,016 and 150,158.66 is: 207,225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,017.41 : 374,016 = 150,158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,017.41/374,016 = 150,158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,017.41x = 374,016 × 150,158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,017.41x = 56,161,739,508.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,161,739,508.48/271,017.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,225.58

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