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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,038.72, 374,022.60 and 150,181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,038.72, 374,022.60 and 150,181.76 is: 207,244.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,038.72 : 374,022.60 = 150,181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,038.72/374,022.60 = 150,181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,038.72x = 374,022.60 × 150,181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,038.72x = 56,171,372,347.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,171,372,347.78/271,038.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,244.83

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