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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,198.96, 374,215.26 and 150,340.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,198.96, 374,215.26 and 150,340.21 is: 207,447.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,198.96 : 374,215.26 = 150,340.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,198.96/374,215.26 = 150,340.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,198.96x = 374,215.26 × 150,340.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,198.96x = 56,259,600,773.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,259,600,773.60/271,198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,447.70

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