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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,098.23, 374,117.67 and 150,241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,098.23, 374,117.67 and 150,241.50 is: 207,334.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,098.23 : 374,117.67 = 150,241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,098.23/374,117.67 = 150,241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,098.23x = 374,117.67 × 150,241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,098.23x = 56,207,999,917.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,207,999,917.31/271,098.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,334.44

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