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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,089.72, 374,106 and 150,233.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,089.72, 374,106 and 150,233.00 is: 207,322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,089.72 : 374,106 = 150,233.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,089.72/374,106 = 150,233.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,089.72x = 374,106 × 150,233.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,089.72x = 56,203,064,827.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,203,064,827.47/271,089.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,322.74

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