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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,081.59, 374,093.46 and 150,224.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,081.59, 374,093.46 and 150,224.87 is: 207,310.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,081.59 : 374,093.46 = 150,224.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,081.59/374,093.46 = 150,224.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,081.59x = 374,093.46 × 150,224.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,081.59x = 56,198,139,525.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,198,139,525.88/271,081.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,310.79

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