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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,099.43, 374,111.83 and 150,238.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,099.43, 374,111.83 and 150,238.21 is: 207,325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,099.43 : 374,111.83 = 150,238.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,099.43/374,111.83 = 150,238.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,099.43x = 374,111.83 × 150,238.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,099.43x = 56,205,891,679.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,205,891,679.02/271,099.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,325.75

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