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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,096.65, 374,114.16 and 150,239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,096.65, 374,114.16 and 150,239.88 is: 207,331.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,096.65 : 374,114.16 = 150,239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,096.65/374,114.16 = 150,239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,096.65x = 374,114.16 × 150,239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,096.65x = 56,206,866,504.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,206,866,504.70/271,096.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,331.47

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