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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,234.98, 374,303.64 and 150,373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,234.98, 374,303.64 and 150,373.16 is: 207,514.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,234.98 : 374,303.64 = 150,373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,234.98/374,303.64 = 150,373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,234.98x = 374,303.64 × 150,373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,234.98x = 56,285,219,274.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,285,219,274.78/271,234.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,514.60

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