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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,077.84, 374,102.40 and 150,216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,077.84, 374,102.40 and 150,216.60 is: 207,307.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,077.84 : 374,102.40 = 150,216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,077.84/374,102.40 = 150,216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,077.84x = 374,102.40 × 150,216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,077.84x = 56,196,390,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,196,390,579.84/271,077.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,307.21

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