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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,066, 372,691.08 and 150,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,066, 372,691.08 and 150,834 is: 208,150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,066 : 372,691.08 = 150,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,066/372,691.08 = 150,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,066x = 372,691.08 × 150,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,066x = 56,214,486,360.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,214,486,360.72/270,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,150.92

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