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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,018.41, 374,017.38 and 150,159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,018.41, 374,017.38 and 150,159.66 is: 207,226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,018.41 : 374,017.38 = 150,159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,018.41/374,017.38 = 150,159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,018.41x = 374,017.38 × 150,159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,018.41x = 56,162,322,614.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,162,322,614.89/271,018.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,226.97

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