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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,094.50, 372,730.50 and 150,862.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,094.50, 372,730.50 and 150,862.50 is: 208,190.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,094.50 : 372,730.50 = 150,862.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,094.50/372,730.50 = 150,862.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,094.50x = 372,730.50 × 150,862.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,094.50x = 56,231,055,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,231,055,056.25/270,094.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,190.30

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