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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,082.34, 374,094.50 and 150,225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,082.34, 374,094.50 and 150,225.62 is: 207,311.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,082.34 : 374,094.50 = 150,225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,082.34/374,094.50 = 150,225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,082.34x = 374,094.50 × 150,225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,082.34x = 56,198,575,579.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,198,575,579.49/271,082.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,311.83

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