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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,079.88, 374,104.62 and 150,234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,079.88, 374,104.62 and 150,234.36 is: 207,331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,079.88 : 374,104.62 = 150,234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,079.88/374,104.62 = 150,234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,079.88x = 374,104.62 × 150,234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,079.88x = 56,203,368,158.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,203,368,158.74/271,079.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,331.39

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