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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,090.74, 374,107.38 and 150,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,090.74, 374,107.38 and 150,234 is: 207,324.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,090.74 : 374,107.38 = 150,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,090.74/374,107.38 = 150,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,090.74x = 374,107.38 × 150,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,090.74x = 56,203,648,126.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,203,648,126.92/271,090.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,324.12

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