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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,039.86, 374,004 and 150,150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,039.86, 374,004 and 150,150.96 is: 207,191.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,039.86 : 374,004 = 150,150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,039.86/374,004 = 150,150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,039.86x = 374,004 × 150,150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,039.86x = 56,157,059,643.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,157,059,643.84/271,039.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,191.15

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