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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,104.84, 374,102.65 and 150,251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,104.84, 374,102.65 and 150,251.22 is: 207,334.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,104.84 : 374,102.65 = 150,251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,104.84/374,102.65 = 150,251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,104.84x = 374,102.65 × 150,251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,104.84x = 56,209,378,816.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,209,378,816.48/271,104.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,334.47

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