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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,222.10, 374,295.60 and 150,356.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,222.10, 374,295.60 and 150,356.17 is: 207,496.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,222.10 : 374,295.60 = 150,356.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,222.10/374,295.60 = 150,356.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,222.10x = 374,295.60 × 150,356.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,222.10x = 56,277,653,750.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,277,653,750.11/271,222.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,496.57

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