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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,099.52, 372,737.42 and 150,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,099.52, 372,737.42 and 150,867.52 is: 208,197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,099.52 : 372,737.42 = 150,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,099.52/372,737.42 = 150,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,099.52x = 372,737.42 × 150,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,099.52x = 56,233,970,166.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,233,970,166.60/270,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,197.22

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