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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,206.38, 374,239.59 and 150,337.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,206.38, 374,239.59 and 150,337.42 is: 207,451.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,206.38 : 374,239.59 = 150,337.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,206.38/374,239.59 = 150,337.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,206.38x = 374,239.59 × 150,337.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,206.38x = 56,262,213,768.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,262,213,768.74/271,206.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,451.66

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