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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,095.17, 374,112.27 and 150,238.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,095.17, 374,112.27 and 150,238.49 is: 207,329.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,095.17 : 374,112.27 = 150,238.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,095.17/374,112.27 = 150,238.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,095.17x = 374,112.27 × 150,238.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,095.17x = 56,206,060,664.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,206,060,664.71/271,095.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,329.63

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