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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,083.88, 374,110.14 and 150,238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,083.88, 374,110.14 and 150,238.36 is: 207,336.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,083.88 : 374,110.14 = 150,238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,083.88/374,110.14 = 150,238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,083.88x = 374,110.14 × 150,238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,083.88x = 56,205,693,892.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,205,693,892.97/271,083.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,336.91

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