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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,068.41, 374,076.61 and 150,211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,068.41, 374,076.61 and 150,211.72 is: 207,293.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,068.41 : 374,076.61 = 150,211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,068.41/374,076.61 = 150,211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,068.41x = 374,076.61 × 150,211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,068.41x = 56,190,690,999.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,190,690,999.87/271,068.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,293.40

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