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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,100.52, 372,738.80 and 150,868.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,100.52, 372,738.80 and 150,868.52 is: 208,198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,100.52 : 372,738.80 = 150,868.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,100.52/372,738.80 = 150,868.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,100.52x = 372,738.80 × 150,868.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,100.52x = 56,234,551,102.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,234,551,102.58/270,100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,198.60

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