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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,079.58, 374,090.70 and 150,222.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,079.58, 374,090.70 and 150,222.86 is: 207,308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,079.58 : 374,090.70 = 150,222.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,079.58/374,090.70 = 150,222.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,079.58x = 374,090.70 × 150,222.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,079.58x = 56,196,974,853.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,196,974,853.40/271,079.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,308.03

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