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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,072.92, 374,045.22 and 150,208.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,072.92, 374,045.22 and 150,208.38 is: 207,267.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,072.92 : 374,045.22 = 150,208.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,072.92/374,045.22 = 150,208.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,072.92x = 374,045.22 × 150,208.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,072.92x = 56,184,726,542.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,184,726,542.94/271,072.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,267.94

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