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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,098.52, 372,736.04 and 150,866.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,098.52, 372,736.04 and 150,866.52 is: 208,195.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,098.52 : 372,736.04 = 150,866.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,098.52/372,736.04 = 150,866.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,098.52x = 372,736.04 × 150,866.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,098.52x = 56,233,389,233.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,233,389,233.38/270,098.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,195.84

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