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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,071.26, 374,081.79 and 150,214.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,071.26, 374,081.79 and 150,214.91 is: 207,298.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,071.26 : 374,081.79 = 150,214.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,071.26/374,081.79 = 150,214.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,071.26x = 374,081.79 × 150,214.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,071.26x = 56,192,662,417.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,192,662,417.49/271,071.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,298.49

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