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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,046.30, 374,044.57 and 150,186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,046.30, 374,044.57 and 150,186.60 is: 207,257.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,046.30 : 374,044.57 = 150,186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,046.30/374,044.57 = 150,186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,046.30x = 374,044.57 × 150,186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,046.30x = 56,176,481,841.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,176,481,841.30/271,046.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,257.89

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