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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,069.38, 374,083.92 and 150,199.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,069.38, 374,083.92 and 150,199.29 is: 207,279.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,069.38 : 374,083.92 = 150,199.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,069.38/374,083.92 = 150,199.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,069.38x = 374,083.92 × 150,199.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,069.38x = 56,187,139,184.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,187,139,184.42/271,069.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,279.55

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