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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,027, 372,637.44 and 150,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,027, 372,637.44 and 150,795 is: 208,097.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,027 : 372,637.44 = 150,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,027/372,637.44 = 150,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,027x = 372,637.44 × 150,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,027x = 56,191,862,764.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,191,862,764.80/270,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,097.20

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