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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,031.68, 374,012.94 and 150,174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,031.68, 374,012.94 and 150,174.76 is: 207,235.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,031.68 : 374,012.94 = 150,174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,031.68/374,012.94 = 150,174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,031.68x = 374,012.94 × 150,174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,031.68x = 56,167,303,501.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,167,303,501.39/271,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,235.20

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