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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,019.91, 374,019.45 and 150,161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,019.91, 374,019.45 and 150,161.16 is: 207,229.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,019.91 : 374,019.45 = 150,161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,019.91/374,019.45 = 150,161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,019.91x = 374,019.45 × 150,161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,019.91x = 56,163,194,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,163,194,474.56/271,019.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,229.04

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