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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,050.50, 372,669.69 and 150,818.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,050.50, 372,669.69 and 150,818.50 is: 208,129.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,050.50 : 372,669.69 = 150,818.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,050.50/372,669.69 = 150,818.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,050.50x = 372,669.69 × 150,818.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,050.50x = 56,205,483,641.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,205,483,641.27/270,050.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,129.53

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