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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,224.21, 374,298.24 and 150,376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,224.21, 374,298.24 and 150,376.74 is: 207,524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,224.21 : 374,298.24 = 150,376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,224.21/374,298.24 = 150,376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,224.21x = 374,298.24 × 150,376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,224.21x = 56,285,749,118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,285,749,118.94/271,224.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,524.80

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