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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,078.58, 374,089.32 and 150,221.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,078.58, 374,089.32 and 150,221.86 is: 207,306.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,078.58 : 374,089.32 = 150,221.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,078.58/374,089.32 = 150,221.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,078.58x = 374,089.32 × 150,221.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,078.58x = 56,196,392,521.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,196,392,521.31/271,078.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,306.65

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