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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,151.46, 406,780.39 and 100,374.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,151.46, 406,780.39 and 100,374.66 is: 150,581.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,151.46 : 406,780.39 = 100,374.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,151.46/406,780.39 = 100,374.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,151.46x = 406,780.39 × 100,374.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,151.46x = 40,830,443,340.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,830,443,340.92/271,151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,581.68

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