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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,095.24, 374,094.42 and 150,229.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,095.24, 374,094.42 and 150,229.46 is: 207,307.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,095.24 : 374,094.42 = 150,229.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,095.24/374,094.42 = 150,229.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,095.24x = 374,094.42 × 150,229.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,095.24x = 56,200,002,705.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,200,002,705.61/271,095.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,307.23

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