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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,039.98, 374,030.22 and 150,180.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,039.98, 374,030.22 and 150,180.81 is: 207,246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,039.98 : 374,030.22 = 150,180.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,039.98/374,030.22 = 150,180.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,039.98x = 374,030.22 × 150,180.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,039.98x = 56,172,161,404.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,172,161,404.08/271,039.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,246.77

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