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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,030.24, 374,015.64 and 150,171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,030.24, 374,015.64 and 150,171.76 is: 207,233.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,030.24 : 374,015.64 = 150,171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,030.24/374,015.64 = 150,171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,030.24x = 374,015.64 × 150,171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,030.24x = 56,166,586,926.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,166,586,926.33/271,030.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,233.65

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