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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,078.88, 374,103.24 and 150,233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,078.88, 374,103.24 and 150,233.36 is: 207,330.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,078.88 : 374,103.24 = 150,233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,078.88/374,103.24 = 150,233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,078.88x = 374,103.24 × 150,233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,078.88x = 56,202,786,732.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,202,786,732.09/271,078.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,330.01

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