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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,072, 372,699.36 and 150,840

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,072, 372,699.36 and 150,840 is: 208,159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,072 : 372,699.36 = 150,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,072/372,699.36 = 150,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,072x = 372,699.36 × 150,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,072x = 56,217,971,462.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,217,971,462.40/270,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,159.20

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