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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,041.66, 404,968.69 and 150,281.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,041.66, 404,968.69 and 150,281.37 is: 225,369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,041.66 : 404,968.69 = 150,281.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,041.66/404,968.69 = 150,281.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,041.66x = 404,968.69 × 150,281.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,041.66x = 60,859,250,177.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,859,250,177.02/270,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,369.85

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