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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,177, 372,867.30 and 150,968.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,177, 372,867.30 and 150,968.04 is: 208,348.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,177 : 372,867.30 = 150,968.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,177/372,867.30 = 150,968.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,177x = 372,867.30 × 150,968.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,177x = 56,291,045,461.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,291,045,461.09/270,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,348.77

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