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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,053.50, 372,673.84 and 150,821.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,053.50, 372,673.84 and 150,821.50 is: 208,133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,053.50 : 372,673.84 = 150,821.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,053.50/372,673.84 = 150,821.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,053.50x = 372,673.84 × 150,821.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,053.50x = 56,207,227,559.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,207,227,559.56/270,053.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,133.68

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