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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,040.10, 374,029.86 and 150,181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,040.10, 374,029.86 and 150,181.02 is: 207,246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,040.10 : 374,029.86 = 150,181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,040.10/374,029.86 = 150,181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,040.10x = 374,029.86 × 150,181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,040.10x = 56,172,185,885.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,172,185,885.26/271,040.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,246.77

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