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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,079.84, 374,091.05 and 150,223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,079.84, 374,091.05 and 150,223.11 is: 207,308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,079.84 : 374,091.05 = 150,223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,079.84/374,091.05 = 150,223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,079.84x = 374,091.05 × 150,223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,079.84x = 56,197,120,203.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,197,120,203.05/271,079.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,308.38

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